Scandinavian defense

The Scandinavian defense, also called center counter defense, is characterized by the moves 1. e4 d5. It is classified as B01 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO). The Scandinavian is one of the oldest recorded defenses dating back to a game played between Francesco di Castellvi and Narciso Vinyoles in Valencia in 1475.

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