1. b4 d5 2. Bb2 Bf5
Chess openings · Polish Opening · A00
Polish Opening: Baltic Defense
8,465 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. b4 d5 2. Bb2 Bf5. White wins 53%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 562 | 48%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,142 | 54%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,930 | 54%43% |
| 2000 and up | 831 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 8,465 | 53%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,395 | 54%44% |
| Blitz | 4,665 | 53%43% |
| Rapid | 1,368 | 50%45% |
| Classical | 37 | 59%38% |