Scotch Game: Scotch Gambit
ECO C44 · Scotch Game · gambit · intermediate
The Scotch Game: Scotch Gambit (C44) is a gambit chess opening in the Scotch Game family, played by White. It arises after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4. Active development after d4. Related to the Italian. Recommended for intermediate players.
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4
About this opening
The Scotch Gambit (4.Bc4 instead of recapturing on d4) offers the central pawn for blazing development and immediate pressure on the f7 point. White banks on the initiative and tactical complications, in the pure spirit of the open games of the 19th century. It is a tricky, enjoyable weapon, ideal for those who like to attack from the first moves without locking into heavy theory.