1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. e3
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation · A28
English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Quiet Line
13,083 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. e3. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,133 | 55%42% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,404 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,896 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 3,650 | 52%43% |
| All ratings | 13,083 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,345 | 53%44% |
| Blitz | 6,535 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 80 | 49%11%40% |