1. c4 e6 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. e4
Chess openings · English Opening · A18
English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation
23,372 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e6 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. e4. White wins 55%, draws 4%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 487 | 52%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,225 | 53%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 8,425 | 54%42% |
| 2000 and up | 12,235 | 55%40% |
| All ratings | 23,372 | 55%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 9,476 | 55%42% |
| Blitz | 11,469 | 55%40% |
| Rapid | 2,331 | 54%41% |
| Classical | 96 | 49%47% |