1. c4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. g3 Bg7 4. Bg2 O-O 5. O-O c5 6. Nc3 Nc6 7. d3
Chess openings · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation · A38
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation
5,714 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. g3 Bg7 4. Bg2 O-O 5. O-O c5 6. Nc3 Nc6 7. d3. White wins 50%, draws 6%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 92 | 59%40% |
| 1200–1599 | 556 | 49%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,070 | 49%45% |
| 2000 and up | 2,996 | 50%43% |
| All ratings | 5,714 | 50%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,284 | 51%44% |
| Blitz | 2,753 | 50%43% |
| Rapid | 650 | 46%47% |
| Classical | 27 | – |