1. e4 g5
Chess openings · B00
Borg Defense
90,366 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 g5. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 20,444 | 52%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 34,762 | 50%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 24,938 | 50%47% |
| 2000 and up | 10,222 | 51%46% |
| All ratings | 90,366 | 51%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 31,075 | 51%48% |
| Blitz | 39,892 | 50%47% |
| Rapid | 18,706 | 52%45% |
| Classical | 693 | 56%38% |