Scotch Game · Basic
Opponent's mistake · 6...a6
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 d6 4.dxe5 dxe5 5.Qxd8+ Kxd8 6.Bb5 a6 7.Bxc6 bxc6 8.Nxe5 Be6 9.Nxc6+
- 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.