1.e4 d5 2.exd5 now do you want to play 2...Qxd5 OR 2...Nf6 ??
Scandinavian
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im thinking Nf6 but either will do
I think 2...Qd5 has a better reputation.
I don't think either of them has a great reputation
But after Nc3(unless the rare Be2) do you play Qa5 or Qd6?
I think Qa5 is the stronger response
On chessbase DVD about scandinavian IM Andrew Martin recommended Qd6.
I think that is a good defence for brack to play. And the reason that is not popular on gm level is that this opening is not complicated.
can anyone give me a reveiw of the scandavian, lines, variations, and some basic strategy?