1. f4 e5 2. fxe5 Nc6
Chess openings · Bird Opening · A02
Bird Opening: Schlechter Gambit
13,959 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. f4 e5 2. fxe5 Nc6. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,601 | 53%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,571 | 51%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 5,610 | 51%46% |
| 2000 and up | 2,177 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 13,959 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,241 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 6,301 | 52%45% |
| Rapid | 1,388 | 51%45% |
| Classical | 29 | – |