The Scotch Game
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4
Opening: The Scotch Game
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 The Skewer
Black is somewhat forced to take
white’s d pawn, and white should
also take the pawn.
We will look deeper into Scotch
lines next week. For now, try to
use the tactics we will learn and
remember the ideas from opening
theory: development, flexibility,
influence, and tempo.
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Midgame: Tactics
The Fork
The Pin
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