Caissa Codex
A00

Barnes Opening: Fool's Mate

Chess diagram: Barnes Opening: Fool's Mate after 2…Qh4#

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Overview

Barnes Opening: Fool's Mate (ECO A00, Flank Openings) is a variation of the Barnes Opening, reached after 1. f3 e5 2. g4 Qh4# (2 moves).

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Instead of 1…e5 2. g4 Qh4#, the position after Barnes Opening also goes on to:

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Caissa Codex. “Barnes Opening: Fool's Mate (A00)”. https://chesscodex.org/openings/barnes-opening-fools-mate

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