Barnes Opening

1.f3

ECO A00

The Barnes Opening is a chess opening reached after 1.f3, catalogued under code A00 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move f3 is chosen by White on move 1.

4 named continuations branch from this position, including the Fool's Mate and the Gedult Gambit.

Named variations

• Barnes Opening: Fool's Mate — ECO A00
• Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit — ECO A00
• Barnes Opening: Hammerschlag — ECO A00
• Barnes Opening: Walkerling — ECO C20

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