B01

Scandinavian Defense: Richter Variation

1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. d4 Nxd5 4. Nf3 g6

The Scandinavian Defense: Richter Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code B01. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. d4 Nxd5 4. Nf3 g6.

It belongs to the Scandinavian Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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