1. c4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. e3 e5
Chess openings · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation · A36
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3
1,090 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. e3 e5. White wins 51%, draws 6%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 16 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 73 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 359 | 49%44% |
| 2000 and up | 642 | 52%42% |
| All ratings | 1,090 | 51%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 357 | 55%39% |
| Blitz | 598 | 49%44% |
| Rapid | 131 | 45%49% |
| Classical | 4 | – |