B01

Scandinavian Defense: Pin Powerplay

1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. Bc4 Nc6 6. d3 Bg4 7. Bd2 Qh5 8. h3 Nd4

Opening moves: 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. Bc4 Nc6 6. d3 Bg4 7. Bd2 Qh5 8. h3 Nd4. 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)

r3kb1r/ppp1pppp/5n2/7q/2Bn2b1/2NP1N1P/PPPB1PP1/R2QK2R w KQkq - 1 9

Lichess Stats

Across 4 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 25%, Black wins 75%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Be3, played in 25% of games, followed by Bxf7+ and O-O.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 4 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

25%

75%

White wins 25% Draws 0% Black wins 75%

4 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Be3

Bxf7+

O-O

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