Kotronias: The Safest Scandinavian Reloaded CbAccount_required false practical guide to understanding why

practical guide to understanding why openings work the way they do

Each main content chapter comprises of a schematic of variations followed by a detailed introduction to the ideas and then a number of high quality model games many of which have the author playing the black pieces

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While the first volume established foundational pawn play principles

With Antonio Gude’s assistance

Kotronias: The Safest Scandinavian Reloaded CbAccount_required false practical guide to understanding whyA Black Repertoire based on 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qd6 A completely revised edition which retains the structure of the first edition but is based on new analysis of all critical lines. This book presents a Black repertoire based on the Scandinavian Defence with 3 Qd6. This is the safest yet aggressive queen retreat. It allows Black to increase pressure on d4 with 0 0 0 or Rd8 while keeping coordination in the centre. Kotronias offers new plans