1. c4 c5 2. Nc3
Chess openings · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation · A34
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Normal Variation
61,624 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 c5 2. Nc3. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,936 | 55%42% |
| 1200–1599 | 13,614 | 53%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 27,309 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 16,765 | 51%44% |
| All ratings | 61,624 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 26,979 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 26,955 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 7,378 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 312 | 55%39% |