Scotch Game · Intermediate
Opponent's mistake · 4...Nxe5
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 Nf6 4.dxe5 Nxe5 5.Nxe5
- 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.