1. f4 b5
Chess openings · Bird Opening · A02
Bird Opening: Myers Defense
1,331 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. f4 b5. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 250 | 49%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 352 | 51%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 446 | 51%47% |
| 2000 and up | 283 | 58%38% |
| All ratings | 1,331 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 452 | 56%42% |
| Blitz | 635 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 225 | 47%44% |
| Classical | 19 | – |