A00

Barnes Opening

1. f3

The position after 1. f3, Black to move.

In the Barnes Opening, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.

The Barnes Opening is a chess opening classified under ECO code A00. It is reached after the moves 1. f3: 1 move in, with Black to play.

Learn its typical plans and pawn structures rather than memorizing moves — that’s what holds up over the board.

4 named variations branch from this position; the list at the end of the page goes one move deeper into each.

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Variations of the Barnes Opening