After one move of the Scandinavian opening, 1.e4 d5, Black decides where the battle will be fought - a significant gain for any competitive player. Grandmaster Christian Bauer is one of the world’s leading experts on the Scandinavian and in this book he reveals the secrets of his over-the-board success. Bauer focuses particularly on 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qa5, the established main line of the Scandinavian. An understanding of the move order nuances is essential, and Bauer is an ideally-qualified guide.

Content:
004 Key to Symbols used & Bibliography

005 Introduction

007 Chapter 1 - Main line 8.Ne4 & 8.Nd5

063 Chapter 2 - Main line 8.Qe2

091 Chapter 3 - White 8th Move Alternatives

105 Chapter 4 - White 6th and 7th Move Alternatives

121 Chapter 5 - 4.d4 Nf6 5.Nf3 Unusual options for Black

139 Chapter 6 - 4.d4 Nf6 5.Bd2

167 Chapter 7 - 4.d4 Nf6 5.Bc4

187 Chapter 8 - Black delays ...Nf6: Die Königspringerzurückhaltungspolitik

197 Chapter 9 - 4.Bc4 Nf6 5.d3

215 Chapter 10 - 4.Nf3 (and 4.h3)

221 Chapter 11 - Flank Attacks

235 Chapter 12 - 3.d4 and 3.Nf3

275 Chapter 13 - 2.Nc3

285 Chapter 14 - 2nd Move Sidelines

299 Variations Index