1. e4 a5
Chess openings · B00
Ware Defense
55,991 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 a5. White wins 54%, draws 4%, Black wins 42%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 16,874 | 58%38% |
| 1200–1599 | 19,085 | 53%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 14,551 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 5,481 | 50%46% |
| All ratings | 55,991 | 54%42% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 19,260 | 52%46% |
| Blitz | 23,181 | 54%42% |
| Rapid | 12,993 | 57%38% |
| Classical | 557 | 63%32% |