1. c4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. Nf3 e5
Chess openings · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation · A37
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with Nf3
5,652 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. Nf3 e5. White wins 49%, draws 7%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 34 | 53%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 168 | 55%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,072 | 46%48% |
| 2000 and up | 4,378 | 49%43% |
| All ratings | 5,652 | 49%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,982 | 50%45% |
| Blitz | 3,283 | 49%44% |
| Rapid | 366 | 44%9%47% |
| Classical | 21 | – |