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1. c4 d5

Chess openings · English Opening · A10

English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense

245,808 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 d5. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 120023,346
52%45%
1200–159969,756
52%45%
1600–1999104,032
52%44%
2000 and up48,674
53%43%
All ratings245,808
52%44%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet123,866
52%45%
Blitz95,786
52%43%
Rapid25,302
53%43%
Classical854
55%39%

Variations (3)

OpeningGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Malvinas VariationA1026,628
53%43%
Schulz GambitA1018,877
52%44%
Löhn GambitA106,446
54%43%