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Scandinavian Defense: Kiel Variation
Overview
Scandinavian Defense: Kiel Variation is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B01.
The Semi-Open Games group covers semi-open games — replies to 1.e4 where Black declines the symmetrical 1…e5 in favour of an asymmetric pawn structure.
The line arises from 8 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. d4 Nxd5 4. c4 Nb4.
In the opening tree, this line branches off from Scandinavian Defense: Marshall Variation, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.
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- ECO code
- B01
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 8
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Statistics from Lichess
268,327 games · White 47.4% / Draw 3.6% / Black 48.9%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| a3 | 132,171 | |
| Qa4+ | 68,988 | |
| Nc3 | 28,918 | |
| Nf3 | 16,221 | |
| d5 | 10,464 | |
| Be3 | 4,717 | |
| Bd2 | 3,265 | |
| Na3 | 1,244 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:45:59
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