Barnes Opening: Walkerling
ECO C20
Move order
1. f3 e5 2. e4 Nf6 3. Bc4
Ideas
ECO C covers open games (1. e4 e5) and the French Defense. White prepares a delayed central push or a kingside fianchetto from an unusual move order. The variation is defined by a short, recognizable move order. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.