Barnes Opening: Fool's Mate
ECO: A00Flank Openings1.f3 e5 2.g4 Qh4#
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About the Barnes Opening: Fool's Mate
The Barnes Opening: Fool's Mate is a line of the Barnes Opening, catalogued under ECO code A00 in the Flank Openings section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.
It arises after 1.f3 e5 2.g4 Qh4#, with Black playing the move that gives the line its name.
The Barnes Opening has 6 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.