1. c4 e5
Chess openings · English Opening · A20
English Opening: King's English Variation
719,567 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e5. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 73,126 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 213,680 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 290,129 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 142,632 | 51%44% |
| All ratings | 719,567 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 222,417 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 363,066 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 128,886 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 5,198 | 51%44% |