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Scotch Game, Modern Defense

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4 Qh4 5.Nc3 Bb4

ECO: C45

Average Player Rating: 2066

Performance Rating: 2007

Color: black

Opening Statistics

White Win %

49.9%

Black Win %

34.9%

Draw %

15.2%

Chess Trivia

Trivia: The word 'Checkmate' comes from the Persian phrase 'Shah Mat,' which means 'the King is dead.'

Chess Quote

"The blunders are all there on the board, waiting to be made."

- Savielly Tartakower

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