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A King's Pawn defence known since Lucena's book in 1497, but greatly analysed by Scandinavian players in the 19th century. It is rarely seen in tournament play however, being regarded as generally favourable to White. For this reason it is classed as an irregular (meaning uncommon) defence. |
| Black's challenging 1..P-Q4 reply to White's KP (move 1wb, shown left) aims to open up the centre (usually with the combined early development of Black's queen) preventing positional play, but should present no severe opening problems for the competent White player. | |
| Variations include the Marshall Gambit (often leading to the Icelandic Gambit or a Caro-Kann transposition). | |
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Begin or Clear or Groups |
or see move: |
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to Lasker V: |
Qxd5
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| to Marshall G: |
Nf6
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