Best response to the Bird Opening (A02)

1. f4 · Black to move

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What is the best response to the Bird Opening (1. f4)? Black to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Nh6.

The main theoretical reply is Nh6, reaching the Bird Opening: Horsefly Defense.

Ranked replies for Black
Nh6 theory
b5 theory
d5 theory
e5 theory
g5 theory
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