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Scandinavian Defense: what to play after Nd5?
Best move
e5-1.03
Black to move. The engine's choice is e5 (-1.03).
- Games played
- 1.37M
- To move
- Black
- Evaluation
- -1.03
- Depth
- 25
What else gets played here
Move choices from 1.37M games in the opening book, with the engine's evaluation of each.
| Move | Evaluation | Played | Games | White score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e5Engine pick | -1.03 | 0 | 0% | |
| c6 | -0.87 | 0 | 0% | |
| e6 | -0.83 | 0 | 0% | |
| Nd7 | -0.55 | 0 | 0% | |
| a6 | -0.47 | 0 | 0% |
The line
More positions in the Scandinavian Defense
All Scandinavian Defense positions →Frequently asked questions
What is the best move for Black in the Scandinavian Defense?
e5 (-1.03). Black to move. The engine's choice is e5 (-1.03).
How often does this position occur?
This position has been reached 1.37M times in the opening book.