Bird Opening: From's Gambit, Lipke Variation (A02)

The From's Gambit, Lipke Variation is a variation of the Bird Opening, catalogued as ECO A02. The line runs 1. f4 e5 2. fxe5 d6 3. exd6 Bxd6 4. Nf3 Nh6 5. d4, reaching the position shown below after 9 half-moves.

White holds the centre with pawns on d4. Development is level at one minor pieces each, and White is up a pawn of material. It is Black to move after five moves.

On the Bird Opening generally: ECO A02. A chess opening with 28 known variations.

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Bird Opening: From's Gambit, Lipke Variation — position after d4 a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
Position after 1. f4 e5 2. fxe5 d6 3. exd6 Bxd6 4. Nf3 Nh6 5. d4

Move order

#WhiteBlack
1f4e5
2fxe5d6
3exd6Bxd6
4Nf3Nh6
5d4

ECO: A02

Stockfish: +0.25 at depth 18

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Position characteristics

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Frequently asked questions

What are the moves of the From's Gambit, Lipke Variation?

The From's Gambit, Lipke Variation goes 1. f4 e5 2. fxe5 d6 3. exd6 Bxd6 4. Nf3 Nh6 5. d4. It is a variation of the Bird Opening and is catalogued as ECO A02.

What is the ECO code for the From's Gambit, Lipke Variation?

The From's Gambit, Lipke Variation is ECO A02. ECO codes group openings by their move order, so nearby codes cover closely related lines of the Bird Opening.

Is the From's Gambit, Lipke Variation good for White?

Stockfish evaluates the position after 1. f4 e5 2. fxe5 d6 3. exd6 Bxd6 4. Nf3 Nh6 5. d4 at +0.25 at depth 18, which is balanced. Engine evaluation is only a starting point — at club level the practical value of a line is mostly about whether you know its plans better than your opponent does.

What kind of position does the From's Gambit, Lipke Variation lead to?

White holds the centre with pawns on d4. Development is level at one minor pieces each, and White is up a pawn of material. It is Black to move.