Bird Opening: Dutch Variation

1.f4 d5

ECO A03

The Bird Opening: Dutch Variation is a chess opening line in the Bird Opening complex, reached after 1.f4 d5.

It is catalogued under code A03 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move d5 is chosen by Black on move 1.

2 named continuations branch from this position, including the Dudweiler Gambit and the Batavo Gambit.

Named variations

• Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Dudweiler Gambit — ECO A03
• Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit — ECO B21

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