1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 d6 4. Bg2 Be6
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation · A21
English Opening: King's English Variation, Troger Defense
3,061 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 d6 4. Bg2 Be6. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 133 | 53%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 609 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,178 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 1,141 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 3,061 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,405 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 1,383 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 263 | 50%42% |
| Classical | 10 | – |