1. c4 e6 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nc3 c5 4. g3 b6 5. Bg2 Bb7 6. O-O Be7
Chess openings · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation · A30
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Hedgehog Defense
1,517 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 e6 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nc3 c5 4. g3 b6 5. Bg2 Bb7 6. O-O Be7. White wins 50%, draws 8%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 36 | 56%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 210 | 54%40% |
| 2000 and up | 1,270 | 50%42% |
| All ratings | 1,517 | 50%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 344 | 45%50% |
| Blitz | 1,057 | 52%40% |
| Rapid | 110 | 55%11%35% |
| Classical | 6 | – |