1. a4 e5 2. h4
Chess openings · Ware Opening · A00
Ware Opening: Crab Variation
5,619 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. a4 e5 2. h4. White wins 44%, draws 4%, Black wins 53%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,589 | 41%54% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,079 | 44%52% |
| 1600–1999 | 702 | 49%48% |
| 2000 and up | 249 | 49%48% |
| All ratings | 5,619 | 44%53% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,196 | 49%50% |
| Blitz | 2,472 | 43%53% |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 42%54% |
| Classical | 48 | 29%69% |