WIN Against the Scandinavian Defense [Winning Plan for White]

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In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov shares with you a simple winning plan for White against the Scandinavian Defense which occurs after 1.e4 d5.

Most players don't know much about this opening (as White) as it's a less mainstream opening compared to the Sicilian Defense or the Italian Game, and hence they easily fall for Black's attacking plans.

You will learn exactly how to counter Black's ideas and have a powerful attacking idea of your own to go for the Black's king!

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► Chapters

00:00 Scandinavian Defense Counter for White
00:31 Black's powerful attacking plan
01:35 Countering Black's attacking plan
03:38 White's deadly pawn storm on the kingside
05:42 If Black plays Qc7 earlier
07:36 What if Black does NOT play Bg4?
08:31 Attacking Black's central king

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[ecarte]

the correct response of black is completely engine-like and inhumane h6, preparing g5 push so that he can go attacking quuenside... and even when black plays perfectly, white has no problem and position is equal! an amazing recommendation video thank you

[bluesinmahblood]

I had a lot of trouble against the Scandinavian due to the exact same attacking plan you showed for black. I tried out many other ideas before this but I love your recommendation the most. Intuitive, simple plans. I can't wait to try it out. Thanks Igor!

[I_Am_Kushal]

I just lost 2 game in row against Scandinavian.. and came here to watch how to counter it 😭

[GMIgorSmirnov]

► Chapters

00:00 Scandinavian Defense Counter for White
00:31 Black's powerful attacking plan
01:35 Countering Black's attacking plan
03:38 White's deadly pawn storm on the kingside
05:42 If Black plays Qc7 earlier
07:36 What if Black does NOT play Bg4?
08:31 Attacking Black's central king

[Huislife-sg]

Thank you so much Igor! Many people play the Scandinavian at my school, so it is nice to know that I have a deadly counterattack against it!

[williamedwards]

Thank you for all the great advice you give away! You are great. I always struggled with openings before now thanks to you my openings are getting better and better.

[bepohal]

Igor again with some very nice counterplay videos 💪

[narutoedisson]

i would love to see a full repertoire of marcozy bind + prins variation in the sicilian defence

[BobChess]

This is so good! Scandinavian is the very dangerous opening! Thank you for telling us how to counter it!

[moronoftheinternet]

This setup has worked like a charm for me. I've won about at least 90% of my games against the Scandinavian thanks to this and it still works to date. Only thing I got to worry about usually is how cocky I get when I see them play d5 now

[Minty_Fresh]

Thank you ! I just played a game against the Scandinavian. Won following your tips 😎

[ericst-laurent]

Thank you Igor for this great video for white against scandinavian defence!!

[justinchiluwe]

Been looking for a solution to the Scandinavian for long time... thanks Igor

[AtticusRogers]

Thank you! I'm 1300 and have been losing quite a bit to the Scandi recently simply because I'm stuck and don't really have much of a plan, but this line looks like an absolute killer!

[lemat]

6:15 "it backfires so badly" - I like this expression

[bantanwacono]

Thanks a lot Mr. GM Igor Smirnov, this is my typical opening. Most of my game go this way, I used to castle Queen's side

[jonathangough]

This might be one of the most useful 10 mins of my life ever spent ngl

[sharefsharef]

You sir are the best chess teacher on YouTube

[outsideupside]

Used to play the Scandi with black.

It's definitely a pain to play as white. Requires completely different prep.

[peterv]

Thank you Igor, you are such a good teacher!