B01

Scandinavian Defense: Counter Fork

1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Nf3 Bf5 6. Bd2 e6 7. Ne5 Qb6

Opening moves: 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Nf3 Bf5 6. Bd2 e6 7. Ne5 Qb6. 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/ppp2ppp/1q2pn2/4Nb2/3P4/2N5/PPPB1PPP/R2QKB1R w KQkq - 2 8

Lichess Stats

Across 5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 80%, Black wins 20%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Qf3, played in 60% of games, followed by Bc1 and Nb5.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 5 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

80%

20%

White wins 80% Draws 0% Black wins 20%

5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Qf3

Bc1

Nb5

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