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Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation

ECO B016 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qd8

The Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation (B01) reaches this position after 6 half-moves, with White 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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