What is the Scotch Game?

The Scotch Game is a chess opening with a rich history and distinct strategic ideas. ChessTerra has 279 instructional videos covering every aspect of the Scotch Game, from move-order basics to grandmaster-level theory.

How do I learn the Scotch Game?

The best way to learn the Scotch Game is to study instructional videos from strong players and grandmasters. ChessTerra provides 279 free videos on the Scotch Game, organised by skill level from beginner to GM level.

Is the Scotch Game good for beginners?

Many players learn the Scotch Game at the beginner level because its core ideas are accessible and widely applicable. ChessTerra has beginner, intermediate, and advanced video collections to suit any level.

What are the main variations of the Scotch Game?

The Scotch Game has several important variations and sub-lines. ChessTerra's video library covers all major lines, with dedicated opening guide articles for in-depth study.

Which grandmasters play the Scotch Game?

Many world-class grandmasters have championed the Scotch Game throughout history and at the modern elite level. ChessTerra's 279 videos include games and analysis from GothamChess, Hikaru Nakamura, Agadmator, Daniel Naroditsky, and more.

Scotch Game Chess Videos

Opening: Scotch Game

279 videos tagged with this opening · Browse all chess openings

ECO C44You play White

Defining moves1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4

Main line1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4 Bc5 5.Be3 Qf6 6.c3 Nge7 7.Qd2 d5 8.Nb5 Bxe3 9.Qxe3

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Key variations

Scotch Game 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4
Scotch Gambit 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Bc4
Classical Variation 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4 Bc5
Steinitz Variation 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4 Qh4
Göring Gambit 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.c3
Haxo Gambit 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Bc4 Bc5
Schmidt Variation 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6
Horwitz Attack 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4 Qh4 5.Nb5

Opening names and lines: Lichess opening database (CC0).

▼ Scotch Game videos

Exciting 2014 Sinquefield Cup Games! – GM Ben Finegold

October 10, 2014 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

Grandmaster Ben Finegold buzzes through four games just played in the 2014 Sinquefield Cup. They are all under

Beginner Breakdown (Everything So Far) – 2014.08.05

September 28, 2014 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

Mike Kummer reviews everything we’ve learned so far: don’t trap your queen, don’t play f3 or f6, and

Top 7 Aggressive Chess Openings

September 4, 2014 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

Everyone loves an aggressive chess opening so I thought I would create a list of my top 7

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen – 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014

August 28, 2014 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

This is the 1st round game between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Magnus Carlsen from the 2nd Sinquefield Cup chess

Yangyi Yu vs Magnus Carlsen – Round 13 – 2014 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship

June 20, 2014 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

This is a review of World Champion Magnus Carlsen’s Round 13 game from the 2014 FIDE World Rapid

DOMINATE with Black against the Scotch Gambit! (EMPIRE CHESS)

May 26, 2014 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

♕ 10 GM SECRETS: http://www.iChess.net/10gmsecrets/ ♕ DVD: http://www.iChess.net/shop/how-grandmasters-refute-gambits/ ♕ MORE: http://www.iChess.net/2014/05/26/crushing-the-scotch-gambit-gm-mikhalevski/

The Scotch Gambit: Great Examples and Ideas for White!

May 12, 2014 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

♕ 10 GM SECRETS: http://www.iChess.net/10gmsecrets/ ♕ DVD: http://www.iChess.net/shop/highly-instructive-and-educational-games-for-the-scotch-player-gm-roman/ ♕ MORE: http://www.iChess.net/2014/05/12/educational-games-scotch-player-gm-dzindzichashvili/

Grab the Initiative and become unstoppable with the Scotch Gambit!

April 28, 2014 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

♕ 10 GM SECRETS: http://www.iChess.net/10gmsecrets/ ♕ DVD: http://www.iChess.net/shop/new-lines-novelties-in-the-scotch-and-f4-sicilian-gm-roman/ ♕ MORE: http://www.iChess.net/2014/04/28/new-lines-novelties-scotch-f4-sicilian-gm-roman-dzindzichashvili/

Opening Problems | Scotch | French | King’s Indian – GM Yasser Seirawan

August 26, 2013 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

Chess Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan presents an intermediate-level lecture at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis.

LIVE Blitz Chess Commentary #239: Scotch Opening

June 30, 2013 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

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