1. c4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. Nf3
Chess openings · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation · A37
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation
7,346 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. Nf3. White wins 49%, draws 6%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 111 | 57%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 733 | 50%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,409 | 50%45% |
| 2000 and up | 4,093 | 48%46% |
| All ratings | 7,346 | 49%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,608 | 49%47% |
| Blitz | 4,039 | 48%45% |
| Rapid | 678 | 50%43% |
| Classical | 21 | – |