1. c4 Nf6 2. d4 c5 3. Nf3
Chess openings · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation · A31
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation
36,401 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 Nf6 2. d4 c5 3. Nf3. White wins 49%, draws 5%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 480 | 50%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,818 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 11,419 | 48%47% |
| 2000 and up | 21,684 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 36,401 | 49%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 16,476 | 49%46% |
| Blitz | 17,138 | 48%45% |
| Rapid | 2,665 | 48%46% |
| Classical | 122 | 43%13%43% |