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Scandinavian Defense: Lasker Variation

ECO B0111 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Nf3 Bg4 6. h3

The Scandinavian Defense: Lasker Variation (B01) reaches this position after 11 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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