Scotch Game · Intermediate
Opponent's mistake · 5...Nf6
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4 Bc5 5.Be3 Nf6 6.Nxc6 bxc6 7.Bxc5
- 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.