The Scottish game

The Scotch Game is one of the most famous chess openings. Many old masters have played the Scotch and left a great legacy in it. Almost all of today's current variations and ideas have their origins in these classic games. However, the Scotch is not only an opening with a long history and tradition, but also a common choice in modern tournament chess. Since Garry Kasparov successfully used the Scotch in his World Championship match against Anatoly Karpov, it has enjoyed great popularity in practice again.