B01

Scandinavian Defense: Queen Surge

1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. Bc4 Nf6 5. d3 Bg4 6. Nf3 e6 7. Bd2 Qh5

Opening moves: 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. Bc4 Nf6 5. d3 Bg4 6. Nf3 e6 7. Bd2 Qh5. This position is classified under ECO code B01.

Analyze

Use arrow keys to navigate

Analyze

Draw an opening to step through its moves here.

About This Opening

ECO Code

B01

Category Volume B

Opening Family

Scandinavian Defense

Position (FEN)

rn2kb1r/ppp2ppp/4pn2/7q/2B3b1/2NP1N2/PPPB1PPP/R2QK2R w KQkq - 2 8

Lichess Stats

Across 6 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 17%, Black wins 83%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is O-O, played in 33% of games, followed by h3 and Nb5.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 6 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

17%

83%

White wins 17% Draws 0% Black wins 83%

6 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

O-O

Nb5

Qe2

Actions

Browse Repertoires Draw Another