Ware Opening
Overview
Ware Opening is a top-level opening within the Flank Openings family, catalogued as ECO A00 — a starting point from which dozens of named sub-variations branch out.
The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.
The line arises from 1 ply — specifically the moves 1. a4.
The line has 6 documented children — Cologne Gambit, Crab Variation, Meadow Hay Trap, and others being widely played.
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- ECO code
- A00
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 1
- Direct variations
- 6
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Statistics from Lichess
991,354 games · White 45.5% / Draw 4.6% / Black 49.9%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| e5 | 320,827 | |
| d5 | 257,358 | |
| Nf6 | 88,988 | |
| e6 | 66,649 | |
| c5 | 57,815 | |
| g6 | 52,518 | |
| a5 | 30,566 | |
| c6 | 28,899 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:32:31
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