1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Bb4
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation · A21
English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack
26,719 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Bb4. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,337 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 9,150 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 9,617 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 5,615 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 26,719 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,712 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 14,755 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 5,084 | 49%46% |
| Classical | 168 | 51%45% |