Scotch Game: Lolli Variation (variation 2)

The Lolli Variation is an aggressive and tactical chess opening that involves sacrificing a knight for a strong attack.

1. e4 2. e5 3. Nf3 4. Nc6 5. d4 6. Nxd4 7. Nxd4 8. exd4 9. Qxd4

The opening begins with a series of pawn and knight moves, leading to a position where White sacrifices a knight to disrupt Black's pawn structure and create open lines for an attack. By capturing the knight, Black gains material but White gains a lead in development and attacking chances. The game can quickly become sharp and tactical, with both players needing to navigate carefully to avoid falling into traps. White's goal is to use the open lines and lead in development to launch a swift attack against Black's king, while Black must defend accurately to consolidate their material advantage. Players of both sides need to be well-prepared and familiar with the various tactical motifs that can arise from this opening. Overall, the Lolli Variation is a dynamic and exciting choice for players looking to create imbalanced positions and fight for the initiative.

Stockfish score: 0.9, depth 49
Games Statistics:
White/Draws/Black
49.6%
4.2%
46.2%
Bookmoves score:
RateWhiteBlack
0...180068.653.3
1800...200066.851.7
2000...220067.850.2
2200...250065.348.5
2500...58.947