B01

Scandinavian Defense: Kingside Safe

 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Nf3 Bf5 6. Bd2 e6 7. Bc4 Bb4 8. a3 Bxc3 9. Bxc3 Qb6 10. O-O Nc6 11. Re1 O-O

Opening moves: 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Nf3 Bf5 6. Bd2 e6 7. Bc4 Bb4 8. a3 Bxc3 9. Bxc3 Qb6 10. O-O Nc6 11. Re1 O-O. This position is classified under ECO code B01.

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ECO Code

B01

Category Volume B

Opening Family

Scandinavian Defense

Position (FEN)

r4rk1/ppp2ppp/1qn1pn2/5b2/2BP4/P1B2N2/1PP2PPP/R2QR1K1 w - - 5 12

Lichess Stats

Across 3 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 67%, Black wins 33%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Ne5, played in 67% of games, followed by Qe2.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 3 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

67%

33%

White wins 67% Draws 0% Black wins 33%

3 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Ne5

Qe2

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