The Scotch Game: Relfsson Gambit reaches a named position after 4 moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bb5
In practical games, this line matters because the early pawn and piece choices decide which middlegame plans are natural. Use the board above to learn the move order, then complete Practice without hints before adding the opening to your regular queue.
If this exact branch does not appear in your games, study the related lines below. Openings often transpose, and recognizing the family pattern is more useful than memorizing one narrow sequence.
The idea behind this line
White opens the center immediately with d4 and asks Black to solve development problems early.
What to look for
- Recapture on d4 with a piece when appropriate.
- Develop quickly after the early queen exchanges.
- Use pressure on c6 and f7.
Position details
This line branches from Scotch Game with Bb5.
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