The Scotch Game VisibleForUsers true recreational players

recreational players

but even for me there is still something new to discover every day in the endless depths of this opening

author of numerous chess publications

and Ivan Sokolov is perfectly qualified for this role

Knight Endgames

The Scotch Game VisibleForUsers true recreational playersThe Scotch Game (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4) is a great repertoire addition for any player looking for a solid yet active opening that relies more on understanding than mere memorization. The popularity of the Scotch Game grew exponentially after Garry Kasparov used it in his 1990 World Championship match against Anatoly Karpov, and the opening has remained in vogue ever since. In modern times, the Scotch Game can sometimes be seen at the highest level