The smooth Scandinavian Defence with 3...Qd8 BILD ZU KLEIN Prepared in 15 thematic chapters

Prepared in 15 thematic chapters

all of which were full of drama

” – John Watson at The Week In Chess

While you are still angry with yourself

New In Chess has published his books The Chess Toolbox and The Scandinavian for Club Players

The smooth Scandinavian Defence with 3...Qd8 BILD ZU KLEIN Prepared in 15 thematic chaptersAre you looking for a simple, easy to learn repertoire against 1. e4? Then the Scandinavian with 3 Qd8 is for you! After 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3, the retreat 3 Qd8 leads to a very solid position for Black. At the cost of two tempi, the pawn structure is predefined and therefore a clear development plan for our minor pieces can be made. The first goal is to bring the light squared bishop to g4 and then place the pawns on c6 and e6. Now Black has a