1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. Nf3
Chess openings · French Defense: Advance Variation · C02
French Defense: Advance Variation, Nimzowitsch System
145,899 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. Nf3. White wins 45%, draws 3%, Black wins 52%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 23,201 | 46%51% |
| 1200–1599 | 70,395 | 45%52% |
| 1600–1999 | 43,919 | 44%52% |
| 2000 and up | 8,384 | 48%48% |
| All ratings | 145,899 | 45%52% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 40,216 | 47%51% |
| Blitz | 72,275 | 45%52% |
| Rapid | 32,393 | 44%52% |
| Classical | 1,015 | 42%53% |