1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Be3
Chess openings · French Defense: Advance Variation · C02
French Defense: Advance Variation, Kupreichik Variation
14,545 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Be3. White wins 46%, draws 4%, Black wins 50%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 918 | 46%51% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,470 | 44%53% |
| 1600–1999 | 6,585 | 46%50% |
| 2000 and up | 2,572 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 14,545 | 46%50% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,297 | 48%50% |
| Blitz | 8,608 | 46%50% |
| Rapid | 2,535 | 43%52% |
| Classical | 105 | 39%56% |