1. f4 d5 2. c4
Chess openings · Bird Opening · A03
Bird Opening: Sturm Gambit
3,147 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. f4 d5 2. c4. White wins 50%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 228 | 38%56% |
| 1200–1599 | 819 | 53%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,296 | 52%46% |
| 2000 and up | 804 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 3,147 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 975 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 308 | 44%51% |
| Classical | 16 | – |