1. c4 c5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nc3 Nc6
Chess openings · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation · A35
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Four Knights Variation
10,278 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 c5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nc3 Nc6. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 388 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,496 | 54%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,044 | 51%44% |
| 2000 and up | 4,350 | 51%43% |
| All ratings | 10,278 | 51%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,091 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 5,604 | 51%43% |
| Rapid | 1,500 | 51%43% |
| Classical | 83 | 43%12%45% |