C45

Schmidt Variation

The Schmidt Variation is a named line in the Scotch Game. This page shows the move order 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 and gives you a direct path into an interactive drill.

  • Scotch family
  • 8 ply starter line
  • ECO C45
  • Interactive drill available

Train Variation

Move Order

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6

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