1. b4 e5 2. a3
Chess openings · Polish Opening · A00
Polish Opening: Bugayev Attack
13,004 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. b4 e5 2. a3. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,129 | 46%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,677 | 52%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 5,155 | 53%44% |
| 2000 and up | 2,043 | 52%44% |
| All ratings | 13,004 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,562 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 6,468 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 2,808 | 49%46% |
| Classical | 166 | 52%43% |