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C205 plies · black to move
Barnes Opening: Walkerling
The Barnes Opening: Walkerling is a chess opening classified under ECO code C20 in the Open Games & French Defense family, beginning with 1.e4 e5 or 1.e4 e6, including the Italian Game, Ruy Lopez, and French Defense. It is reached after 3 moves: 1. f3 e5 2. e4 Nf6 3. Bc4. The resulting position leaves black to move.
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1. f3 e5 2. e4 Nf6 3. Bc4
Resulting Position (FEN)
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