1. h3 d5 2. a3 e5
Chess openings · Creepy Crawly Formation · A00
Creepy Crawly Formation: Classical Defense
7,196 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. h3 d5 2. a3 e5. White wins 47%, draws 4%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,664 | 46%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,464 | 48%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,580 | 46%50% |
| 2000 and up | 488 | 51%45% |
| All ratings | 7,196 | 47%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,766 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 3,646 | 48%48% |
| Rapid | 1,723 | 44%51% |
| Classical | 61 | 38%57% |