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Polish Opening: Birmingham Gambit

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Overview

Polish Opening: Birmingham Gambit (ECO A00) is a gambit in Polish Opening, reached after 1. b4 c5 — 1 move.

In 232,306 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 49.6%, Black 46.4% and 4.0% were drawn. White's most played move here is 2. bxc5, in 65% of those games.

ECO code
A00
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Length
1 move
Parent
Polish Opening

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Statistics from Lichess

232,306 games · White 49.6% / Draw 4.0% / Black 46.4%

MovesGamesW / D / B
bxc5151,490
b537,737
Bb236,232
a34,572
c31,378
e4270
Ba3135
c4118

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:29:18

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