Scotch Gambit, Canal Variation
- 1.e4e5
- 2.Nf3Nc6
- 3.d4exd4
- 4.Bc4Nf6
- 5.O-ONxe4
- 6.Re1d5
- 7.Nc3
190 games
A sharp Scotch Gambit line in which White leaves the c4-bishop en prise and plays 7. Nc3 to add pressure to the pinned knight on e4.
Train it in TheoriaAbout the Canal Variation
Instead of regaining material with 7. Bxd5, the Anderssen Attack, White ignores the threat to the c4-bishop and plays 7. Nc3, adding a second attacker to the knight pinned on the e-file. Black, already two pawns up, may take a piece. The most common reply, 7...dxc4, scores well for White, while 7...dxc3 gives Black better practical results. The engine prefers Black slightly.