1. a4 e5 2. Ra3
Chess openings · Ware Opening · A00
Ware Opening: Meadow Hay Trap
1,727 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. a4 e5 2. Ra3. White wins 39%, draws 4%, Black wins 56%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 527 | 27%66% |
| 1200–1599 | 296 | 37%60% |
| 1600–1999 | 426 | 49%49% |
| 2000 and up | 478 | 46%50% |
| All ratings | 1,727 | 39%56% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 896 | 46%51% |
| Blitz | 481 | 37%58% |
| Rapid | 338 | 27%66% |
| Classical | 12 | – |