B01

Scandinavian Defense: Total Pin

1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Bc4 Bg4 6. Nf3 Nc6 7. h3 Qh5 8. Be2 O-O-O 9. Be3 e5 10. d5 Bb4

Opening moves: 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Bc4 Bg4 6. Nf3 Nc6 7. h3 Qh5 8. Be2 O-O-O 9. Be3 e5 10. d5 Bb4. 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)

2kr3r/ppp2ppp/2n2n2/3Pp2q/1b4b1/2N1BN1P/PPP1BPP1/R2QK2R w KQ - 1 11

Lichess Stats

Across 21 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 33%, Black wins 62%, and 5% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is O-O, played in 52% of games, followed by a3 and Bc4.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 21 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

33%

62%

White wins 33% Draws 5% Black wins 62%

21 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

O-O

Bc4

Nd2

Qc1

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