The Most Underrated Chess Opening Against 1.e4 for Black

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Scandinavian Defense Chess Opening for Black [Theory & Traps]
00:17 Modern Variation, 2...Nf6
00:44 1) White plays 3.d4
01:11 1.1) Aggressive 3...Bg4 by Black
04:51 1.2) 3...Nxd5 by Black
07:57 If White plays a3 instead of Qa4+
09:00 How to find attacking moves in chess
10:36 Triple Checkmate Threat
11:22 2) White plays 3.Nc3
13:36 3) White plays 3.c4
16:31 4) White does NOT play 2.exd5
17:19 Tennison Gambit counter for Black
18:15 5) White plays 2.e5 (instead of 2.exd5)

Master the Modern Scandinavian Defense in 20 Minutes ♟️

Many players underestimate the Scandinavian Defense because they think it exposes the queen too early. That might’ve been true in the past — but not with the Modern Variation.

In this clear and practical crash course, GM Igor Smirnov explains how modern masters use the Scandinavian to fight for the initiative right from move one. You’ll learn the best variations, attacking ideas, and hidden traps that make this opening one of the most underrated weapons against 1.e4.

What You’ll Learn in This Video

✅ Complete overview of the Modern Scandinavian Defense
✅ How to play the Portuguese and Icelandic Gambits for dynamic counterplay
✅ Key ideas to avoid early queen harassment and keep the pressure
✅ How to add the Scandinavian to your repertoire as a reliable, aggressive weapon

Once you understand these lines, you’ll never fear 1.e4 again — you’ll welcome it.

👉 Watch now to master the Scandinavian Defense and surprise your opponents with confident, modern play!

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