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Scotch Game

White opens the center immediately with 3.d4.

C44–C45beginnerintermediateAbout 11 minutes

Key concepts

  • • open center
  • • active pieces
  • • queen activity

White's plans

  • • Use the space advantage
  • • Develop with tempo

Black's plans

  • • Pressure e4
  • • Develop rapidly
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