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Chess Opening Theory/1. f4/1...e6
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1...e6
This move takes advantage of White's exposed f4-pawn.
Also, if White blunders with 2. g4??, Black may apply Fool's mate with 2...Qh4#.
The most common move in this position is /2. Nf3/.
Bird's Opening