1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qa5 - Main Scandinavian. 4.d4 - White builds a strong center. 4...Nf6 - Black develops. 5.Nf3 - White develops naturally.
White's plans: Play Bd2, O-O, Bc4. Develop quickly with tempo. Black's plans: Play ...Bf5 or ...Bg4, ...e6, ...Nc6. Complete development.
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