The Scotch Game is one of the oldest openings in chess and has a great history, but more recently it was catapulted back into the limelight due to the enterprise of World number one Garry Kasparov, who completely rejuvenated the opening with an abundance of original ideas for White. He utilised the opening in World Championship matches and other elite events, with very successful results. As a direct result of this, the Scotch Game, a dynamic and sharp opening, has once again become popular at all levels of chess.

In this easy-to-read guide, Grandmaster and openings expert John Emms goes back to basics, studying the essential principles of the Scotch Opening and its numerous variations. Throughout the book there are an abundance of notes, tips and warnings to guide the improving player, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated.

List of Content

004 Bibliography

005 Introduction

009 Scotch Four Knights (4. ..Nf6 5.Nc3)

058 Mieses Variation: Introduction and Main Line with

8. ..Nb6

098 Mieses Variation: Main Line with 8. ..Ba6

130 4. ..Bc5 5.Nxc6

165 4. ..Bc5 5.Be3

193 4. ..Bc6 5.Nb3 and Others

205 Rare Moves

220 Index of Variations

223 Index of Complete Games