Scotch Game · Basic
Opponent's mistake · 5...Ng5
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 Nf6 4.dxe5 Nxe4 5.Qe2 Ng5 6.Bxg5 Be7 7.Bxe7 Qxe7 8.Nc3
- e4: Takes the centre and opens lines for the queen and the f1 bishop.
- Nf3: Develops the knight and attacks the e5 pawn.
- d4: Opens the centre at once and attacks the e5 pawn.