Library/Openings/Scotch Game/Scotch Gambit ECO C44

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Scotch Game: Scotch Gambit

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO C44), reached after 7 half-moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4.

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4…Bc5 2 lines
- C44 Cochrane-Anderssen Variation
- C44 Sarratt Variation
4…exd4 2 lines
- C44 Dubois Réti Defense
- C44 Kingside Variation
4…Bb4+ 1 line
- C44 London Defense
4…d5 1 line
- C44 Göring Gambit Declined
4…Nf6 1 line
- C44 Advance Variation