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!
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.