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Scotch Game

28 variations · 3 practice sets

The Scotch Game begins with 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4, immediately challenging Black’s central pawn. The Classical, Schmidt, and Mieses continuations are branches within this family, shaped by Black’s development and the central exchanges.

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8 variations · Start at the bottom and follow the branches upward.

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Scotch Game: 8 variations One starting position at the bottom. White and black dots show the side that played each move. Branches join when they reach the same position.

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