B01

Scandinavian Defense: Bishop Retreat

1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. Bc4 Nf6 5. d3 Bg4 6. f3 Bd7

Opening moves: 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. Bc4 Nf6 5. d3 Bg4 6. f3 Bd7. This position is classified under ECO code B01.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

B01

Category Volume B

Opening Family

Scandinavian Defense

Position (FEN)

rn2kb1r/pppbpppp/5n2/q7/2B5/2NP1P2/PPP3PP/R1BQK1NR w KQkq - 1 7

Lichess Stats

Across 25 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 60%, Black wins 32%, and 8% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bd2, played in 72% of games, followed by Ne2 and Qe2.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 25 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

60%

32%

White wins 60% Draws 8% Black wins 32%

25 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bd2

Ne2

Qe2

Be3

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