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The Sharp Scandinavian with 3...Qd6 Vereinsbedarf against the mind of the"Easy to learn and easy to play." These are the two characteristics that define the modern Scandinavian Defense and that have benefited club players over the past decades. Which line should Black choose after 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3? Here we focus on the sharp 3 Qd6. All the important answers are shown in example games, and the result is an insightful overview for club players that stands the test of time. Rather than memorizing every move, the