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1. f4 f5 2. d4 d5

Chess openings · Bird Opening · A02

Bird Opening: Double Duck Formation

2,629 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. f4 f5 2. d4 d5. White wins 50%, draws 7%, Black wins 43%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 1200821
48%44%
1200–1599662
53%42%
1600–1999942
50%43%
2000 and up204
50%11%40%
All ratings2,629
50%43%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet401
52%46%
Blitz1,436
51%42%
Rapid746
49%44%
Classical46
43%11%46%