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Barnes Opening: Complete Guide
An eccentric White try — 1.f3 concedes the center early and does little for development, but can lure opponents out of familiar theory fast. Drill every main line against an adaptive engine, backed by real Lichess win rates and Stockfish evaluations.
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Openings & Plans
Barnes Opening: e5
ECO A00
2M games
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Barnes Opening
ECO A00
1M games
Openings & Plans
Barnes Opening: d5
ECO A00
937K games
Openings & Plans
Barnes Opening: Nf6
ECO A00
866K games
Openings & Plans
Barnes Opening: c5
ECO A00
447K games
Openings & Plans
Barnes Opening: Walkerling
ECO C20
251K games
Openings & Plans
Barnes Opening: e6
ECO A00
80K games
Openings & Plans
Barnes Opening: Hammerschlag
ECO A00
80K games
Openings & Plans
Barnes Opening: g6
ECO A00
39K games
Gambits
Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit
ECO A00
1K games
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Barnes Opening: Fool's Mate
ECO A00
Frequently asked questions about the Barnes Opening
What is the barnes in chess?
The Barnes is a chess opening family with 11 variations covered on Chessy. Over 7 million Lichess games have reached these positions across all rating levels.