Barnes Opening: Hammerschlag

1.f3 e5 2.Kf2

ECO A00

The Barnes Opening: Hammerschlag is a chess opening line in the Barnes Opening complex, reached after 1.f3 e5 2.Kf2.

It is catalogued under code A00 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Kf2 is chosen by White on move 2.

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