B01

Scandinavian Defense: Pressure Point

1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Bd2 Bg4 6. Nf3 Qf5 7. Be2 Nc6

Opening moves: 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Bd2 Bg4 6. Nf3 Qf5 7. Be2 Nc6. 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/2n2n2/5q2/3P2b1/2N2N2/PPPBBPPP/R2QK2R w KQkq - 7 8

Lichess Stats

Across 19 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 47%, Black wins 53%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is O-O, played in 47% of games, followed by Be3 and h3.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 19 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

47%

53%

White wins 47% Draws 0% Black wins 53%

19 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

O-O

Be3

Nb5

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