1. c4 c5 2. g3 g6 3. Bg2 Bg7 4. Nc3 Nc6
Chess openings · English Opening: Symmetrical Variation · A36
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Ultra-Symmetrical Variation
11,581 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. c4 c5 2. g3 g6 3. Bg2 Bg7 4. Nc3 Nc6. White wins 50%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 252 | 49%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,695 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,447 | 51%44% |
| 2000 and up | 5,187 | 50%44% |
| All ratings | 11,581 | 50%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,354 | 52%44% |
| Blitz | 5,824 | 50%44% |
| Rapid | 1,342 | 49%45% |
| Classical | 61 | 51%44% |