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Bird Opening: Horsefly Defense

ECO A022 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. f4 Nh6

The Bird Opening: Horsefly Defense (A02) reaches this position after 2 half-moves, with White to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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