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Scandinavian Defense: Schiller-Pytel Variation

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Overview

Scandinavian Defense: Schiller-Pytel Variation is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B01), 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.

Play reaches this position via 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qd6 4. d4 c6, after 8 plies of opening development.

The line refines Scandinavian Defense: Gubinsky-Melts Defense, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.

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ECO code
B01
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
8
Parent
Scandinavian Defense: Gubinsky-Melts Defense

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