1. f4 d5
Chess openings · Bird Opening · A03
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation
307,403 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. f4 d5. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 32,899 | 48%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 83,304 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 136,053 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 55,147 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 307,403 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 110,341 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 151,435 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 44,211 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 1,416 | 44%50% |