Bird Opening: From's Gambit
ECO A02 ยท Bird Opening
The Bird Opening: From's Gambit (A02) is a chess opening in the Bird Opening family, played by White. It arises after the moves 1. f4 e5.
Moves: 1. f4 e5
About this opening
From's Gambit (1.f4 e5) is the most biting reply to the Bird Opening: Black sacrifices a pawn to open lines and launch a quick attack, a mirror of the King's Gambit with colors reversed. After 2.fxe5 d6, Black aims for fast development and threats against the white king. It is a combative weapon that can catch an ill-prepared Bird player off guard.