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Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation

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Overview

Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B00), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Semi-Open Games group covers semi-open games — replies to 1.e4 where Black declines the symmetrical 1…e5 in favour of an asymmetric pawn structure.

It begins with 6 plies and takes 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 to reach the canonical position.

The line refines Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.

It continues primarily into one named line, Van Geet Opening: Berlin Gambit.

Together the deeper variations number 3 across the full subtree.

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ECO code
B00
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
6
Parent
Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation
Direct variations
1
Total in subtree
3

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Variations (1)

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