1. c4 e5 2. Nf3 e4
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation · A20
English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch-Flohr Variation
5,130 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nf3 e4. White wins 49%, draws 3%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 438 | 48%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 929 | 47%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,660 | 49%49% |
| 2000 and up | 2,103 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 5,130 | 49%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,846 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 1,776 | 47%49% |
| Rapid | 494 | 48%50% |
| Classical | 14 | – |