1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. g3 g6
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation · A24
English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line
1,406 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. g3 g6. White wins 53%, draws 4%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 91 | 56%38% |
| 1200–1599 | 388 | 53%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 619 | 53%42% |
| 2000 and up | 308 | 52%42% |
| All ratings | 1,406 | 53%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 331 | 52%44% |
| Blitz | 756 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 305 | 56%38% |
| Classical | 14 | – |