1. c4 c5 2. e4 Nc6 3. Nc3 g6 4. g3 Bg7 5. Bg2
Chess openings · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation · A36
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System
7,013 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 c5 2. e4 Nc6 3. Nc3 g6 4. g3 Bg7 5. Bg2. White wins 50%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 80 | 58%38% |
| 1200–1599 | 471 | 52%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,125 | 51%43% |
| 2000 and up | 4,337 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 7,013 | 50%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,088 | 53%43% |
| Blitz | 4,130 | 50%44% |
| Rapid | 771 | 47%48% |
| Classical | 24 | – |