Play the Scandinavian

After one move of the Scandinavian opening, 1.e4 d5, Black decides where the battle will be fought - a significant gain for any competitive player. Grandmaster Christian Bauer is one of the world’s leading experts on the Scandinavian and in this book he reveals the secrets of his over-the-board success. Bauer focuses particularly on 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qa5, the established main line of the Scandinavian. An understanding of the move order nuances is essential, and Bauer is an ideally-qualified guide. Contents: Key to Symbols used & Bibliography 4 Introduction 5 Chapter 1 – Main line 8.Ne4 & 8Nd5 Chapter 2 – Main line 8.Qe2 Chapter 3 – White 8th Move Alternatives Chapter 4 – White 6th and 7th Move Alternatives Chapter 5 – 4.d4 Nf6 5.Nf3 Unusual options for Black Chapter 6 – 4.d4 Nf6 5.Bd2 Chapter 7 – 4.d4 Nf6 5.Bc4 Chapter 8 – Black delays ...Nf6 Chapter 9 – 4.Bc4 Nf6 5.d3 Chapter 10 – 4.Nf3 (and 4.h3) Chapter 11 – Flank Attacks Chapter 12 – 3.d4 and 3.Nf3 Chapter 13 – 2.Nc3 Chapter 14 – 2nd Move Sidelines Variations Index http://www.qualitychess.co.uk/ebooks/PlaytheScandinavian-excerpt.pdf

• Casa editrice Quality Chess
• Code 6185
• Anno 2010
• Pagine p. 304