1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Nf3
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation · A27
English Opening: King's English Variation, Three Knights System
18,817 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Nf3. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,289 | 54%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,667 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 6,716 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 7,145 | 52%44% |
| All ratings | 18,817 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,925 | 52%46% |
| Blitz | 9,339 | 52%43% |
| Rapid | 2,447 | 53%42% |
| Classical | 106 | 56%39% |