In blitz and rapid, I suggest trying the french defense! Like the Scandinavian, it also steals the initiative and takes control of the center while developing.
Addicted to the Scandinavian. Help!
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Hey, thanks chesswithsammy. Yeah, good idea. I guess I'd always found black's opening in the French a bit overly defensive for my tastes... but maybe not. I'll give it a try
I just can't stop playing this opening in blitz and rapid. It's boring me silly but I can't help myself.
Any suggestion for alternatives would be appreciated. I like the Scandinavian because it seems to steal the initiative from white so another opening in that spirit would be ideal.
Thanks.