1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. g3 c6
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation · A23
English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Keres Variation
15,472 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. g3 c6. White wins 50%, draws 5%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 808 | 52%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,673 | 49%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 7,411 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 3,580 | 50%44% |
| All ratings | 15,472 | 50%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,274 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 8,752 | 49%46% |
| Rapid | 3,307 | 50%45% |
| Classical | 139 | 42%11%47% |