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1. f4 Nh6

Chess openings · Bird Opening · A02

Bird Opening: Horsefly Defense

1,567 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. f4 Nh6. White wins 48%, draws 5%, Black wins 47%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 1200140
49%44%
1200–159992
39%54%
1600–1999423
50%45%
2000 and up912
47%48%
All ratings1,567
48%47%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet554
49%47%
Blitz814
47%46%
Rapid189
44%48%
Classical10–