1. f4 d5 2. e4
Chess openings · Bird Opening · A03
Bird Opening: Williams Gambit
36,935 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. f4 d5 2. e4. White wins 47%, draws 3%, Black wins 50%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 4,603 | 45%52% |
| 1200–1599 | 11,639 | 47%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 17,036 | 48%49% |
| 2000 and up | 3,657 | 47%49% |
| All ratings | 36,935 | 47%50% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 22,711 | 49%49% |
| Blitz | 11,935 | 46%51% |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 40%57% |
| Classical | 73 | 32%66% |