1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Qb6 5. Nf3 Bd7
Chess openings · French Defense: Advance Variation · C02
French Defense: Advance Variation, Wade Variation
8,826 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Qb6 5. Nf3 Bd7. White wins 45%, draws 6%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 232 | 45%52% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,375 | 44%52% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,825 | 45%49% |
| 2000 and up | 4,394 | 45%48% |
| All ratings | 8,826 | 45%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,434 | 46%50% |
| Blitz | 5,075 | 45%49% |
| Rapid | 1,240 | 44%50% |
| Classical | 77 | 43%51% |