Scotch game - Chess Forums

sebagjg

Apr 17, 2023

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#1

I usually play the Scotch game. Is it good?

NewPatzer

Apr 17, 2023

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#2

Yes it's good but can be theory heavy.

Laskersnephew

Apr 17, 2023

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#3

It’s a very good choice. You fight for the center, you get your minor pieces out quickly.

RussBell

Apr 17, 2023

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#4

Yes Scotch Game & Scotch Gambit would be good opening for any improving amateur. You might also check out the related Ponziani Opening...

Scotch Game & Gambit

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=scotch+game

Ponziani Opening

check 17:46 of the following video to see what GM Hikaru Nakamura and IM Levy Rozman say about the Scotch Opening...

GM Hikaru Nakamura’s “Chess Openings Tier List” series of videos…for beginner, intermediate, and GM players...
Chess Openings Tier Lists – GMHikaru (complete, beginner thru GM)…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9CwH47r6og&list=PL4KCWZ5Ti2H43-gcoByRnZs5fVR_Lg133&index=4

chadgoodrich

Apr 17, 2023

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When they play I e4 like the Nimzovitch defense with the Colorado gambit. Although I love the Scotch.