Chess openings

Global Opening

Global Opening (A00) starts 1.h3 e5 2.a3. In 59 games between strong players, White wins 45%, 5% are drawn and Black wins 50%; the most played move is 2…d5 (85%).

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1.h3 e5 2.a3

ECO
A00
Games between strong players
59
To move
Black
45%50%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
2…d585% (50)44%52%Creepy Crawly Formation: Classical Defense
2…Nf65% (3)67%33%–
2…Nc65% (3)33%33%34%–

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