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1. f3

Chess openings · A00

Barnes Opening

116,721 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. f3. White wins 46%, draws 3%, Black wins 50%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 120017,670
42%54%
1200–159924,963
44%53%
1600–199937,451
48%49%
2000 and up36,637
48%48%
All ratings116,721
46%50%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet73,000
49%49%
Blitz33,142
44%51%
Rapid10,171
38%56%
Classical408
27%64%

Variations (2)

OpeningGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
WalkerlingC206,646
44%53%
HammerschlagA004,386
48%48%