1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Nf3 Qb6 6. Bd3 cxd4 7. cxd4 Bd7 8. O-O
Chess openings · French Defense: Advance Variation, Milner-Barry Gambit · C02
French Defense: Advance Variation, Milner-Barry Gambit, Main Line
11,674 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Nf3 Qb6 6. Bd3 cxd4 7. cxd4 Bd7 8. O-O. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 166 | 39%60% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,451 | 49%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 5,490 | 51%46% |
| 2000 and up | 4,567 | 51%45% |
| All ratings | 11,674 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,540 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 6,378 | 51%46% |
| Rapid | 1,679 | 49%47% |
| Classical | 77 | 44%9%47% |