1. e4 h5
Chess openings · B00
Goldsmith Defense
47,560 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 h5. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 15,182 | 54%42% |
| 1200–1599 | 14,185 | 53%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 12,447 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 5,746 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 47,560 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 15,904 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 20,797 | 53%44% |
| Rapid | 10,421 | 54%41% |
| Classical | 438 | 56%38% |