Learn the Scandinavian Defense in 7 Minutes!

Original outro music by Nela Ruiz

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[stevemotocrayz]

Thanks, Kam.... from an older man 670elo playing for just a few months. You actually make understanding the Scandinavian much quicker, more succinct and more intelligible than many of the others... I do watch Igor Smirnoff and Eric Rosen and they're both good ...as is Lopez on Chess Vibes..and Ramirez, but somehow I - and above all my ancient human-being memory - connect much better with you . . plus my retention rate the following day is better.😊😊 Keep up the good work..!!

[Ruby_Mullz]

I looked this opening up the other day and I really likeit. Cheers for refreshing me about the Scandinavian!

[adriandelacroix]

I actually decided to start learning this opening seriously earlier this week, so the timing is incredible, thanks. I was wondering about some of the offbeat lines that I’ll be seeing, so thanks for including those and not just focusing on the decision of where to put the queen and the lines stemming from that point.

[Enpassantful]

This is one of those openings I have never really understood, but for some reason I found it easier to play than other openings, less surprises to avoid, apart from 1.d4 players spoiling it that is. I played it mainly in rapid play tournaments because no one else was playing it, and occasionally in long play. Won many tournaments with it.

[jasonwolfe]

Thanks, I'm going to try this opening. You should consider making a more in-depth video or perhaps doing a Scandi speedrun.

[TheMongolTTVYT]

The escape route has me worried at 4:23. Couldn't the knight push the queen around and potentially fork king rook?

[DarkShaman]

It looks fun! I should try that in my next game.

[Redbirds]

thank you for this explanation of this opening your Awesome.

[purplesun]

Great vid! Ive been looking for something other than e5 to play against kings pawn. White has so many options after e5. Whats your usual response to e4?

[conorkrystad]

Could you please do a video on the Italian game?

[Rouleau]

This is my favorite opening that I am trying to learn :D

[tony]

Thanks, but as you mentioned Bf5 is really better than Bg4. I think you should have examined that line.

[bhaskar]

Hi sam... U are fr a gr8 player... Im rated 700 in rapid... For black against e4 i play the french... But i dont know the lines on French Exchange variation... And there are no good informative video on it... I req you to make a specific vdo on exchange variation... Lots of love... You r my idol frfr

[robertbrandywine]

As a player in the 600s, I can tell you that my white opponents almost never take d5 or advance. Their second move will be Nc3 as you discuss at 1:54.

[sam-efet]

is it really good tho, it violates so many principles