Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. d4/3...exd4

= Scotch Game = The main line is the natural move /4. Nxd4/. White physically occupies the center and Black will probably attack it with 4...Bc5 or 4...Nf6.

White has also two other options.
 * /4. Bc4/, the Scotch Gambit. White leaves the pawn in peace and tries to establish attacking pressure with a lead in development.
 * /4. c3/, the Göring Gambit. A gambit that is quite similar to the Danish Gambit.

Theory table
. '''1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4'''