Barnes Opening
The Barnes Opening (ECO A00–C20) is a chess opening that begins 1. f3.
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The main line
The Barnes Opening is reached by 1. f3 (ECO A00). It's one of 6 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (4)
- Gedult Gambit —
1. f3 f5 2. e4 fxe4 3. Nc3(A00) - Hammerschlag —
1. f3 e5 2. Kf2(A00) - Fool's Mate —
1. f3 e5 2. g4 Qh4#(A00) - Walkerling —
1. f3 e5 2. e4 Nf6 3. Bc4(C20)
Analyze the Barnes Opening
Play through this opening on the free analysis board, or review one of your own gamesto see how accurately you handled it — every move classified, with the engine's best line on each mistake.
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