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Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation

ECO C477 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d4

The Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (C47) reaches this position after 7 half-moves, with Black to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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