Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation

The Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code B02 in the Semi-Open Games family, where Black responds to 1.e4 with something other than 1...e5, including the Sicilian Defense, Caro-Kann, and Pirc. It is reached after 2 moves: 1. e4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5. The resulting position leaves white to move.