1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. a3
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation · A28
English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Korchnoi Line
1,295 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. a3. White wins 55%, draws 6%, Black wins 39%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 49 | 47%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 331 | 60%37% |
| 1600–1999 | 396 | 56%39% |
| 2000 and up | 519 | 52%39% |
| All ratings | 1,295 | 55%39% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 262 | 58%40% |
| Blitz | 665 | 53%40% |
| Rapid | 360 | 56%37% |
| Classical | 8 | – |