1. a4
Chess openings · A00
Ware Opening
66,349 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. a4. White wins 45%, draws 4%, Black wins 51%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 20,735 | 41%54% |
| 1200–1599 | 18,372 | 43%54% |
| 1600–1999 | 16,929 | 48%49% |
| 2000 and up | 10,313 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 66,349 | 45%51% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 27,692 | 48%49% |
| Blitz | 23,621 | 44%51% |
| Rapid | 14,459 | 40%54% |
| Classical | 577 | 30%62% |