B01

Scandinavian Defense: Wise Retreat

1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Bd2 Bg4 6. f3 Bd7 7. Bc4 Qb6 8. Nge2 e6

Opening moves: 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Bd2 Bg4 6. f3 Bd7 7. Bc4 Qb6 8. Nge2 e6. 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/pppb1ppp/1q2pn2/8/2BP4/2N2P2/PPPBN1PP/R2QK2R w KQkq - 0 9

Lichess Stats

Across 9 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 33%, Black wins 56%, and 11% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bb3, played in 56% of games, followed by O-O.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 9 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

33%

11%

56%

White wins 33% Draws 11% Black wins 56%

9 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bb3

O-O

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