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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...d5/2. Nc3

Scandinavian Defense
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 d5 2. Nc3

Nc3 is the Closed Scandinavian Defense, it may transpose to a Reversed Nimzowitsch/ Caro Kann or a Van Geet opening, this is a solid response but very rare nowadays.

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Chess openings quick reference
1. e4
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
Four knights: ( )
Italian game: ( )
Spanish game: ( )

With other 2nd moves:
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
Flank
Unorthodox