The oldest opening in recorded chess — it appears in the very first known game ever written down (Valencia, 1475). Direct and honest: challenge the center on move one and make White solve problems immediately.
Built from millions of real games in your rating range — not master theory you'll never see:
e5 — played in 58% of games at club level
d5 — played in 10% of games at club level
c5 — played in 7% of games at club level
e6 — played in 7% of games at club level
c6 — played in 7% of games at club level
Every move explained
d5: The Scandinavian: attack e4 immediately. White has to make a decision on move one — most choose wrong.
Qxd5: Take back with the queen — yes, early! White gains one tempo with Nc3, and that’s all they get.
c5: They pushed past — so treat it like a French where your bishop ISN’T trapped. Hit the pawn chain with c5.
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