Bird Opening: From's Gambit

1.f4 e5

ECO A02

The Bird Opening: From's Gambit is a chess opening line in the Bird Opening complex, reached after 1.f4 e5.

It is catalogued under code A02 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move e5 is chosen by Black on move 1.

4 named continuations branch from this position, including the Bahr Gambit and the Langheld Gambit.

Named variations

• Bird Opening: From's Gambit, Bahr Gambit — ECO A02
• Bird Opening: From's Gambit, Langheld Gambit — ECO A02
• Bird Opening: From's Gambit, Lasker Variation — ECO A02
• Bird Opening: From's Gambit, Lipke Variation — ECO A02

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