In 2001, Correspondence Master Michael Melts' book on the dynamic 3...Qd6 variation of the Scandinavian Defense grabbed the attention of chess world. It began to be played regularly at all levels. Novice and Intermediate players found it easy to learn and understand, while powerful grandmasters such as Sergei Tiviakov realized it was an excellent line in which Black could play fearlessly - and soundly - for a win.

Now, in the second edition of The Scandinavian Defense: The Dynamic 3...Qd6 , the author has added a tremendous amount of new analysis, insight and practical recommendations. This revised and enlarged second edition will provide both a solid foundation for meeting 1.e4 while at the same time allowing considerable room for creativity and original play.

"Melts' serious study of a serious opening shows that at the moment not much need scare Black. Easy to play and theoretically sound - how many openings can boast that?" - From the Foreword by Australian Grandmaster Ian Rogers

Content:
004 Foreword to the First Edition

006 Foreword to the Second Edition

008 Preface to the First Edition

009 Preface to the Second Edition

010 Acknowledgments

010 About the Author

011 Annotation Symbols

012 Introduction

012 A Little History

013 For the Skeptics

016 Part I Information for Club Players

016 1. Why is 3...Qd6 good for you?

018 2. Opening Catastrophes for White

024 3. Typical Mistakes for Black

030 4. General Ideas and Game Plans

041 5. Recommendations

048 Part II 3.Nc3 Qd6 4.d4 Nf6 5.Bc4

095 Part III 3.Nc3 Qd6 4.d4 Nf6 5.Nf3

232 Part IV Fifth Move Alternatives for White after 3.Nc3 Qd6 4.d4 Nf6

271 Part V Fourth Move Alternatives for Black after 3.Nc3 Qd6 4.d4

279 Part VI Fourth Move Alternatives for White after 3.Nc3 Qd6

298 Index of Variations

300 Index of Complete Games

301 Bibliography