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Center Counter Game

1.e4 d5

Also known as the Scandinavian Defense.

2...Qxd5

1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qa5

2...Nf6

1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Nf6 3.d4 Nxd5

Example game(s)

1920 Goteborg Tarrasch S. - Mieses J. B01
1960 Leningrad Bronstein D. - Lutikov A. B01

(Back to initial position.)
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