Opening/Cow

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The Cow opening is reached after the opening sequence 1f5 2f6 3e6 4f4 5e3.

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White has two main continuations. (i) 6d6, giving the Chimney, and (ii) 6c5 the Tanida. After 6c5, 7g5 is the Bat, while 7c4 is the Suggestions Welcome and 7c6 is the Temporary Name.