1. f4 g5
Chess openings · Bird Opening · A02
Bird Opening: Hobbs Gambit
2,881 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. f4 g5. White wins 50%, draws 3%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 198 | 47%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 538 | 56%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,185 | 51%46% |
| 2000 and up | 960 | 47%51% |
| All ratings | 2,881 | 50%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,301 | 49%49% |
| Blitz | 1,270 | 52%46% |
| Rapid | 298 | 53%44% |
| Classical | 12 | – |