B21

Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit

1. e4 c5 2. f4 d5 3. Nf3 dxe4

The Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code B21. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 c5 2. f4 d5 3. Nf3 dxe4.

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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