1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Nf3 Qb6 6. a3
Chess openings · French Defense: Advance Variation · C02
French Defense: Advance Variation, Main Line
24,184 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Nf3 Qb6 6. a3. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 363 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,283 | 49%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 11,607 | 51%44% |
| 2000 and up | 8,931 | 52%43% |
| All ratings | 24,184 | 51%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,017 | 53%44% |
| Blitz | 14,188 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 3,833 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 146 | 52%44% |