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C24

Bishop's Opening: Kitchener Folly

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Overview

Bishop's Opening: Kitchener Folly is a specific line in the Open Games family (ECO C24), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Open Games group covers open games — classical 1.e4 e5 openings where both sides contest the centre directly with pawns.

It is reached after 8 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6 3. d3 Be7 4. Nf3 O-O.

The line refines Bishop's Opening: Berlin Defense, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.

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ECO code
C24
Group
Open Games (C)
Plies
8
Parent
Bishop's Opening: Berlin Defense

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