1. b4 c5
Chess openings · Polish Opening · A00
Polish Opening: Birmingham Gambit
10,800 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. b4 c5. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 483 | 51%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,488 | 51%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,946 | 53%45% |
| 2000 and up | 2,883 | 51%45% |
| All ratings | 10,800 | 52%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,539 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 3,617 | 51%46% |
| Rapid | 627 | 51%46% |
| Classical | 17 | – |