The Scotch Gambit is another line I havent tried yet. It looks really interesting. Curious, is there actually any way for black to keep the pawn without making serious weaknesses?
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Looking through some variations I think I've been guided to a reason to keep playing the Scotch. Thanks for bringing that to my attention!
Here is a game that demonstrates some reason that I will play it. Mainly because Naka used it this year and won which makes me gather that it is a good try at least.

Check out this #chess game: CuuiSweetleaf vs liveink - http://www.chess.com/echess/game?id=115285588 Help plz Any advice

how do you post your game into the thread?
Top left of comment box has an icon looks like a chess board. Press it and it gives you a few ways to import a game or a puzzle or whatever.
Can you also analyze this game?
http://www.chess.com/livechess/game?id=1243579896
I understand the mistake I made at move 16, losing the queen immediately, and the mistake my opponent made on move 20, destroying his already broken cover and allowing a checkmate combination to ensue.