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A Rare Scotch Game Variation: The "Schemm Variation"

4...Bc5 is about as popular as 4...Nf6.
Another interesting move is the Steinitz Variation 4...Qh4. It wins a pawn by force, but white gets good compensation.

4...Bc5 is about as popular as 4...Nf6. Another interesting move is the Steinitz Variation 4...Qh4. It wins a pawn by force, but white gets good compensation.

Nxc6 followed by xd5 promises white qn easy advantage...

Nxc6 followed by xd5 promises white qn easy advantage...