ECO code: B01
Scandinavian Defense: 2...Qxd5, Main Line, 6.Bc4 Bg4
This line arises after the moves: 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Nf3 c6 6. Bc4 Bg4. Black recaptures the pawn early with the queen and then develops actively, while White aims to build a strong center and rapid development.
The move 6...Bg4 is a characteristic developing move that pins White’s knight on f3, increasing pressure on the center and preparing for potential kingside activity. It is a thematic idea in this line to challenge White's control and force careful handling of the pin.
From Black's perspective, this move is more attacking than defensive, as it seeks to undermine White’s central control by targeting key pieces and provoking weaknesses. For White, the position calls for precise development to maintain a strong grip on the center.
This opening strongly attacks the center. White establishes a classical pawn center with d4 and aims to develop pieces actively to support it, while Black counters by pressuring the center with piece activity and challenging White’s setup.
This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the Scandinavian: 2...Qxd5, Main Line, 6.Bc4 Bg4, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 5 - Move #7 white