A02

Bird Opening: Batavo-Polish Attack

1. f4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. b4

The Bird Opening: Batavo-Polish Attack is a chess opening classified under ECO code A02. It is reached after the moves 1. f4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. b4.

It belongs to the Bird 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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