1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. g3 d5 5. cxd5 Nxd5 6. Bg2 Nb6
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line · A29
English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line, with Nb6
2,251 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. g3 d5 5. cxd5 Nxd5 6. Bg2 Nb6. White wins 47%, draws 6%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 28 | – |
| 1600–1999 | 361 | 46%49% |
| 2000 and up | 1,860 | 47%47% |
| All ratings | 2,251 | 47%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 509 | 47%48% |
| Blitz | 1,514 | 47%46% |
| Rapid | 205 | 46%48% |
| Classical | 23 | – |