Scotch Game

GPTKB entity

Statements (90)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:has_variations gptkb:Steinitz_Defense
gptkb:Main_Line
gptkb:Scotch_Gambit
gptkb:Schliemann_Defense
Mieses Variation
gptkbp:historical_significance Popularized in the 19th century
popular in the 19th century
used in world championship matches
Used in World Championship matches
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Scotch Game
gptkbp:is_played_by gptkb:White
gptkbp:moves 1.e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4
gptkbp:named_after Scottish players
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:Carlsen_vs._Anand,_2014
gptkb:Kasparov_vs._Karpov,_1990
gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972
Kramnik vs. Anand, 2008
Tal vs. Botvinnik, 1960
gptkbp:notable_players gptkb:Magnus_Carlsen
gptkb:Anatoly_Karpov
gptkb:Paul_Morphy
gptkb:Viktor_Korchnoi
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkb:Garry_Kasparov
gptkbp:opened gptkb:Four_Knights_Game
gptkb:Ruy_Lopez
gptkb:Philidor_Defense
gptkb:Italian_Game
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:chess_match
Open Game
gptkbp:played_against gptkb:Black
gptkbp:popularity featured in chess tournaments
frequently analyzed in chess literature
popular in online chess platforms
still played at all levels
gptkbp:repertoire Recommended for beginners
recommended for beginners
recommended for aggressive players
recommended for club players
Adopted by grandmasters
Used by club players
recommended for tactical players
gptkbp:research_importance well-studied opening
Offers chances for both sides
Leads to open positions
Rich in tactical possibilities
gptkbp:responds_to gptkb:3..._Nf6
3...c5
3...d5
2... Nf6
3...c6
3...f5
2...f5
2...d6
3...d6
3... Be7
3... Nxe4
3...g6
3...h6
3... Bc5
2... Bc5
3... Na5
3... Bb4+
3... Nd4
3... Nxd4
3... Qe7
3...f6
3...g5
3...h5
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:Double_King's_Pawn_Opening
gptkbp:starts_at 1.e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4
gptkbp:strategy Control the center
control the center
create tactical opportunities
Develop pieces quickly
develop pieces quickly
open lines for attack
Create tactical opportunities
gptkbp:themes gptkb:telescopic_forks
pins
skewers
discovered attacks
gptkbp:trigger_type Mieses trap
Schliemann trap
Scotch Gambit trap
Steinitz trap
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkb:Tigran_Petrosian
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4