Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...d5/2. exd5/2...Nf6

= Scandinavian Defence: Modern Variation = In this variation of the Scandinavian Defence, black elects to play Nf6 after exd5 instead of the more traditional reply, Qxd5. This decision allows black to develop a piece before capturing the pawn, and to potentially trade off their knight with 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. Nc3 Nxd5 4. Nxd5 Qxd5. The trade of the knight also eliminates white's primary queen threat of Nc3 targeting d5.

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1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6