1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation · A25
English Opening: King's English Variation, Taimanov Variation
2,481 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7. White wins 50%, draws 5%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 65 | 63%35% |
| 1200–1599 | 213 | 49%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 576 | 50%45% |
| 2000 and up | 1,627 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 2,481 | 50%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 817 | 51%45% |
| Blitz | 1,399 | 49%45% |
| Rapid | 252 | 50%44% |
| Classical | 13 | – |