1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Nf3 Qb6 6. a3 Nh6
Chess openings · French Defense: Advance Variation · C02
French Defense: Advance Variation, Lputian Variation
2,953 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Nf3 Qb6 6. a3 Nh6. White wins 48%, draws 5%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 60 | 50%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 363 | 43%53% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,203 | 50%45% |
| 2000 and up | 1,327 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 2,953 | 48%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 605 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 48%47% |
| Rapid | 520 | 48%46% |
| Classical | 18 | – |