1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation · A28
English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation
47,029 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,459 | 53%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 11,034 | 53%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 17,463 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 15,073 | 51%44% |
| All ratings | 47,029 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 13,542 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 24,394 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 8,686 | 52%44% |
| Classical | 407 | 50%9%41% |