Someone said, "Use the old stuff against the youngsters and and new stuff against the oldsters."

Hard to justify the queen on d4. Makes her a target and losses tempo when attacked. The Scotch game might not be the best choice for a main attack, but always good to know that you have options.

Scotch Gambit is my pet line against 1.e4 e5 .Nf3 Nc6

i think this opening gives alot more creative flow, rather then just standard textbook moves. I generally like it because the board doesn't over crowd. Also there are alot of varients on this, and alot more room for error

I am reminded of my mentor's admonition. K.I.S.S.

(Keep it simple stupid.)

Thank you bts.

There are some strong possibilities for white with this opening even in lieu of the powerful black c5 bishop.  If the next move by black is as such, white could set up a trap with both of the bishops as the queen would be open to attack in either direction setting up a possible mate.

If black's next move was to toake white's knight, then Qd4n would position white to take out the H8 rook and likely the G8 knight en route to a check.

 

Thanks for the info.

I like :)

i used to play this opening too.But it s considered an inferior opening.Blacks answers withe the powerfull Bishop on c5, and has good game

Thank you for this posting,bewarethescot.

Good post mate. I agree that this opening is bit old-fashioned and so that very useful!