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I played first recommendation for 9 moves straight (typical Scandi trap)

#1
This is an opening trap that I have played many times, so I end up being relatively well prepared.

Remember that after Black takes back with the king the right move is Be3.
People rarely play it because it is counter-intuitive to move a piece that will not help to get to short castle.

Remember also that After Black plays Bf5, White can suppress any creative idea by going Bb5+ and I would already feel like I'm in trouble there.

Thankfully, people of my rating rarely do any of that and so there is room for some fun.

#2
@esmiro said in #1:
> Remember also that After Black plays Bf5, White can suppress any creative idea by going Bb5+ and I would already feel like I'm in trouble there.

Seems strange to play such a variation then.
#3
@MrPushwood said in #2:
> Seems strange to play such a variation then.

Players of my level rarely know that, so it's worth the risk hahah