B01

Scandinavian Defense: Mirror Play

1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Bf4 Bf5

Opening moves: 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Bf4 Bf5. 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/ppp1pppp/5n2/q4b2/3P1B2/2N5/PPP2PPP/R2QKBNR w KQkq - 3 6

Lichess Stats

Across 18 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 44%, Black wins 50%, and 6% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nf3, played in 61% of games, followed by Bd3 and Bc4.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 18 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

44%

50%

White wins 44% Draws 6% Black wins 50%

18 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nf3

Bd3

Bc4

Bb5+

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