1. b4 b5
Chess openings · Polish Opening · A00
Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation
4,195 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. b4 b5. White wins 53%, draws 5%, Black wins 42%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 822 | 54%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,480 | 53%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,502 | 52%43% |
| 2000 and up | 391 | 54%41% |
| All ratings | 4,195 | 53%42% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,218 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 2,085 | 54%41% |
| Rapid | 826 | 52%40% |
| Classical | 66 | 45%14%41% |