1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 d6 3. g3 c6
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation · A21
English Opening: King's English Variation, Keres Defense
3,547 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 d6 3. g3 c6. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 169 | 47%52% |
| 1200–1599 | 903 | 53%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,741 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 734 | 54%41% |
| All ratings | 3,547 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 995 | 54%45% |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 558 | 54%41% |
| Classical | 11 | – |