1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. d3
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation · A28
English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Flexible Line
6,545 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. d3. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 572 | 53%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,790 | 50%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,477 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 1,706 | 51%44% |
| All ratings | 6,545 | 50%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,937 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 3,345 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 1,221 | 50%45% |
| Classical | 42 | 36%10%55% |