1. c4 e6 2. d4 c5 3. Nf3 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6
Chess openings · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation · A32
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Spielmann Defense
11,506 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e6 2. d4 c5 3. Nf3 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6. White wins 48%, draws 5%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 121 | 50%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 973 | 48%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,988 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 6,424 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 11,506 | 48%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,361 | 49%47% |
| Blitz | 4,444 | 48%46% |
| Rapid | 671 | 47%48% |
| Classical | 30 | 43%17%40% |