1. c4 Nf6 2. Nf3 c5 3. Nc3 Nc6 4. g3 g6 5. Bg2 Bg7
Chess openings · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation · A38
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Full Symmetry Line
6,274 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nf3 c5 3. Nc3 Nc6 4. g3 g6 5. Bg2 Bg7. White wins 50%, draws 6%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 136 | 50%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 879 | 50%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,743 | 51%44% |
| 2000 and up | 2,516 | 50%43% |
| All ratings | 6,274 | 50%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,876 | 51%45% |
| Blitz | 3,464 | 50%44% |
| Rapid | 886 | 49%43% |
| Classical | 48 | 46%48% |