1. f4 e5
Chess openings · Bird Opening · A02
Bird Opening: From's Gambit
78,839 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. f4 e5. White wins 48%, draws 3%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 7,956 | 47%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 16,167 | 49%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 32,685 | 48%49% |
| 2000 and up | 22,031 | 49%48% |
| All ratings | 78,839 | 48%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 36,174 | 49%49% |
| Blitz | 34,135 | 48%48% |
| Rapid | 8,217 | 47%49% |
| Classical | 313 | 42%53% |