1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. Qg4
Chess openings · French Defense: Advance Variation · C02
French Defense: Advance Variation, Nimzowitsch Attack
4,612 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. Qg4. White wins 54%, draws 3%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 39 | 44%56% |
| 1200–1599 | 360 | 47%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,913 | 55%42% |
| 2000 and up | 2,300 | 54%42% |
| All ratings | 4,612 | 54%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,610 | 54%43% |
| Blitz | 2,697 | 54%43% |
| Rapid | 300 | 51%45% |
| Classical | 5 | – |