1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. g3
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation · A29
English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line
20,961 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. g3. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,231 | 53%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,277 | 54%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 7,850 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 7,603 | 50%44% |
| All ratings | 20,961 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 5,390 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 11,216 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 4,129 | 52%43% |
| Classical | 226 | 51%10%39% |