1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 c5 3. g3 d5 4. cxd5 Nxd5 5. Bg2 Nc7
Chess openings · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation · A34
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Rubinstein Variation
2,470 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 c5 3. g3 d5 4. cxd5 Nxd5 5. Bg2 Nc7. White wins 46%, draws 6%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 0 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 26 | – |
| 1600–1999 | 467 | 46%49% |
| 2000 and up | 1,977 | 46%48% |
| All ratings | 2,470 | 46%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 497 | 49%47% |
| Blitz | 1,755 | 46%48% |
| Rapid | 202 | 43%49% |
| Classical | 16 | – |