1. f4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e3 c5
Chess openings · Bird Opening · A03
Bird Opening: Lasker Variation
7,199 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. f4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e3 c5. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 163 | 50%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 745 | 54%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,333 | 51%44% |
| 2000 and up | 2,958 | 51%44% |
| All ratings | 7,199 | 51%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,125 | 54%43% |
| Blitz | 3,354 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 699 | 47%46% |
| Classical | 21 | – |