Alekhine's Defence – Scandinavian Variation arises after 1.e4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5. ECO code: B02.

With 2.Nc3 (rather than the main 2.e5), White avoids the Alekhine mainlines. After 2...d5, Black transposes into positions related to the Scandinavian Defence. The position is considered comfortable for Black.