Scandinavian Defense: Marshall Variation

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Opening Overview: Scandinavian Defense: Marshall Variation

By playing Nxd5, the player enters the Scandinavian Defense: Marshall Variation, a setup within the Scandinavian Defense complex. Deviating from the common Scandinavian Defense (Bg4), this line chooses Nxd5. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move opens lines for pieces.

Key Plans

  • Prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly.
  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Data analysis shows a 48% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Scandinavian: Marshall Variation, Marshall Variation, Center Counter, Scandinavian: Marshall variation

Stockfish Analysis of Scandinavian Defense: Marshall Variation:
+1.25 Strong Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Scandinavian Defense: Marshall Variation

  • ECO Code: B01
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 48% / B: 23%
  • Moves: 9
  • Aliases: Scandinavian: Marshall Variation, Marshall Variation, Center Counter, Scandinavian: Marshall variation, Marshall Variation, Center Counter
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