1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 c5 3. g3
Chess openings · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation · A34
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Fianchetto Variation
11,703 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 c5 3. g3. White wins 52%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 391 | 50%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,033 | 55%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,817 | 51%44% |
| 2000 and up | 4,462 | 51%43% |
| All ratings | 11,703 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,171 | 52%44% |
| Blitz | 5,969 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 1,485 | 52%42% |
| Classical | 78 | 55%12%33% |