First-move advantage in chess
Since 1851, compiled statistics support this view; White consistently wins slightly more often than Black, usually scoring between 52 and 56 percent. As of January 12, 2015, White had won 37. 50%, 34. 90% were drawn, and Black had won 27. 60% out of 739,769 games, resulting in a total White winning percentage of 54. 95%.