Wahls/Müller/Langrock: The Modern ScandinavianThemes, Structures & Plans Matthias Wahls's "Modernes Skandinavisch 1" was a huge success when it was published in Germany in 1997. Wahlss book contributed to the growing popularity of the Scandinavian (or Center Counter ) Defence as a solid weapon. The Scandinavian is especially practical for black players who dont want to learn too much theory and who dont want to be dependent on Whites choices. The Modern Scandinavian is an updated and expanded