1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Nf3 Qb6 6. Bd3
Chess openings · French Defense: Advance Variation · C02
French Defense: Advance Variation, Milner-Barry Gambit
42,057 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Nf3 Qb6 6. Bd3. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 984 | 50%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 6,760 | 50%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 20,148 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 14,165 | 51%45% |
| All ratings | 42,057 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 11,615 | 52%46% |
| Blitz | 23,106 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 6,989 | 51%45% |
| Classical | 347 | 50%43% |