A00

Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit

1. f3 d5 2. e4 g6 3. d4 dxe4 4. c3

The Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code A00. It is reached after the moves 1. f3 d5 2. e4 g6 3. d4 dxe4 4. c3.

It belongs to the Barnes Opening family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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