1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. d3
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation · A25
English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System
1,178 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. d3. White wins 49%, draws 6%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 19 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 77 | 55%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 318 | 48%47% |
| 2000 and up | 764 | 49%44% |
| All ratings | 1,178 | 49%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 455 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 620 | 50%42% |
| Rapid | 100 | 46%46% |
| Classical | 3 | – |