Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, Richter Gambit

ECO B00

Move order

1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. d5 Nb8 5. f3

Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, Richter Gambit (B00)abcdefgh12345678

Ideas

ECO B covers semi-open games after 1. e4 where Black does not reply …e5. White stakes a claim in the center and opens lines for the bishop and queen. This entry tracks a longer branch in the opening tree. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.

Play this opening against Maia