1. e4 e5 2. c4
Chess openings · English Opening · C20
English Opening: The Whale
73,529 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. c4. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 18,229 | 46%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 27,353 | 48%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 23,357 | 49%46% |
| 2000 and up | 4,590 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 73,529 | 48%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 13,528 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 37,965 | 49%47% |
| Rapid | 21,170 | 46%49% |
| Classical | 866 | 43%51% |