1. e4 c5 2. f4 d5 3. Nf3 dxe4
Chess openings · Bird Opening: Dutch Variation · B21
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit
5,413 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 c5 2. f4 d5 3. Nf3 dxe4. White wins 45%, draws 3%, Black wins 52%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 89 | 52%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 776 | 47%52% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,245 | 45%52% |
| 2000 and up | 1,303 | 45%51% |
| All ratings | 5,413 | 45%52% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,479 | 48%50% |
| Blitz | 2,668 | 43%54% |
| Rapid | 263 | 47%48% |
| Classical | 3 | – |