1. e4 e6 2. Bb5
Chess openings · French Defense · C00
French Defense: Bird Invitation
7,698 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. Bb5. White wins 45%, draws 4%, Black wins 51%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,155 | 39%57% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,870 | 47%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,378 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 295 | 48%49% |
| All ratings | 7,698 | 45%51% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,757 | 46%52% |
| Blitz | 3,818 | 46%50% |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 43%52% |
| Classical | 88 | 33%60% |