Bird Opening: Sturm Gambit
ECO A03 ยท Bird Opening
The Bird Opening: Sturm Gambit (A03) is a chess opening in the Bird Opening family, played by White. It arises after the moves 1. f4 d5 2. c4.
Moves: 1. f4 d5 2. c4
About this opening
The Sturm Gambit (1.f4 d5 2.c4) offers the c4 pawn to deflect Black's d5 pawn and open lines toward the center. White seeks the initiative and active development in compensation for the offered pawn. The line is rare and low on theory; its objective value is dubious, but it can surprise and lead to open, lively play. A gambling option arising from the Bird.