1. c4 Nf6 2. Nf3 c5 3. Nc3 Nc6 4. g3 g6 5. Bg2 Bg7 6. O-O O-O 7. d4
Chess openings · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation · A39
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation
4,930 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nf3 c5 3. Nc3 Nc6 4. g3 g6 5. Bg2 Bg7 6. O-O O-O 7. d4. White wins 54%, draws 7%, Black wins 39%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 21 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 213 | 56%40% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,262 | 55%39% |
| 2000 and up | 3,434 | 53%39% |
| All ratings | 4,930 | 54%39% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,719 | 53%42% |
| Blitz | 2,693 | 54%38% |
| Rapid | 501 | 53%11%36% |
| Classical | 17 | – |