Bird Opening: Thomas Gambit
ECO A039 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. f4 d5 2. b3 Nf6 3. Bb2 d4 4. Nf3 c5 5. e3
The Bird Opening: Thomas Gambit (A03) reaches this position after 9 half-moves, with Black 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.