1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. g3 d5
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation · A22
English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Reversed Dragon
13,861 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. g3 d5. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,130 | 53%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,000 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 5,643 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 3,088 | 50%44% |
| All ratings | 13,861 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,474 | 51%45% |
| Blitz | 7,287 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 2,966 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 134 | 46%49% |