Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (Classical, Qa5) (B01)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.06

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 39.0% Draws: 33.3% Black Wins: 27.7%

Strategic Overview

The Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (Classical, Qa5) (ECO code B01) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5
UCI Move Path
e2e4 d7d5 e4d5 d8d5 b1c3 d5a5
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Scandinavian Defense: Mieses-Kotroc Variation (B01)