1. a4 a5
Chess openings · Ware Opening · A00
Ware Opening: Symmetric Variation
2,265 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. a4 a5. White wins 45%, draws 8%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 892 | 42%11%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 612 | 43%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 384 | 49%46% |
| 2000 and up | 377 | 51%45% |
| All ratings | 2,265 | 45%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 763 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 835 | 46%9%45% |
| Rapid | 610 | 39%14%48% |
| Classical | 57 | 28%63% |