A03

Bird Opening: Sturm Gambit

1. f4 d5 2. c4

The Bird Opening: Sturm Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code A03. It is reached after the moves 1. f4 d5 2. c4.

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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