1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5
Chess openings · French Defense · C02
French Defense: Advance Variation
839,509 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5. White wins 47%, draws 4%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 100,852 | 49%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 295,195 | 47%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 315,902 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 127,560 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 839,509 | 47%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 220,639 | 49%49% |
| Blitz | 444,655 | 47%49% |
| Rapid | 167,903 | 46%49% |
| Classical | 6,312 | 45%50% |