1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. dxc5
Chess openings · French Defense: Advance Variation · C02
French Defense: Advance Variation, Steinitz Variation
16,572 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. dxc5. White wins 43%, draws 3%, Black wins 54%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,488 | 42%55% |
| 1200–1599 | 6,948 | 42%55% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,649 | 43%53% |
| 2000 and up | 1,487 | 50%47% |
| All ratings | 16,572 | 43%54% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,384 | 45%53% |
| Blitz | 9,208 | 44%53% |
| Rapid | 3,860 | 40%56% |
| Classical | 120 | 29%64% |