Blunderbase

Barnes Opening

The Barnes Opening starts 1. f3. The opening book names 4 variations of it, under ECO A00 to C20.

The main line, move by move

Starting position1 more to go

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All 4 Barnes Opening variations

  • A00Fool's Mate1. f3 e5 2. g4 Qh4#
  • A00Gedult Gambit1. f3 d5 2. e4 g6 3. d4 dxe4 4. c3 (also reached by 1 other move order)
  • A00Hammerschlag1. f3 e5 2. Kf2
  • C20Walkerling1. f3 e5 2. e4 Nf6 3. Bc4

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