1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation · A25
English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian
70,282 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 7,221 | 52%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 18,884 | 52%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 25,835 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 18,342 | 50%46% |
| All ratings | 70,282 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 28,898 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 30,960 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 10,086 | 52%43% |
| Classical | 338 | 56%38% |