1. c4 e6 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. e4 c5
Chess openings · English Opening · A19
English Opening: Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian
4,019 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e6 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. e4 c5. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 180 | 45%52% |
| 1200–1599 | 619 | 49%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,647 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 1,573 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 4,019 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,735 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 49%45% |
| Rapid | 376 | 46%49% |
| Classical | 8 | – |