1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. g3 Bb4
Chess openings · English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation · A22
English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Smyslov System
13,150 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. g3 Bb4. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 767 | 50%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,243 | 49%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 5,332 | 50%47% |
| 2000 and up | 2,808 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 13,150 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,526 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 7,262 | 48%47% |
| Rapid | 2,268 | 49%47% |
| Classical | 94 | 45%49% |