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1. h4

Chess openings · A00

Kádas Opening

85,286 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. h4. White wins 44%, draws 5%, Black wins 52%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 120027,844
40%54%
1200–159925,743
44%52%
1600–199920,121
47%50%
2000 and up11,578
49%47%
All ratings85,286
44%52%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet30,023
47%50%
Blitz35,176
45%51%
Rapid19,081
38%55%
Classical1,006
32%9%59%