Scandinavian Defense: Mieses-Kotroc Variation

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Opening Overview: Scandinavian Defense: Mieses-Kotroc Variation

By playing Qxd5, the player enters the Scandinavian Defense: Mieses-Kotroc Variation, a system within the Scandinavian Defense complex. Deviating from the popular Scandinavian Defense (c6), this line chooses Qxd5. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move resolves central tension.

Critical Concepts

  • Emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

As the position develops, the priority becomes to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Data analysis shows a 40% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Scandinavian: 2...Qxd5, Mieses-Kotroc Variation, Center Counter, Mieses-Kotroc Variation, Center Counter

Stockfish Analysis of Scandinavian Defense: Mieses-Kotroc Variation:
+0.62 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Scandinavian Defense: Mieses-Kotroc Variation

  • ECO Code: B01
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 40% / B: 28%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Scandinavian: 2...Qxd5, Mieses-Kotroc Variation, Center Counter, Mieses-Kotroc Variation, Center Counter
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