1. e4 e6 2. Qe2
Chess openings · French Defense · C00
French Defense: Chigorin Variation
22,265 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. Qe2. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 549 | 46%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,944 | 50%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 7,742 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 12,030 | 52%43% |
| All ratings | 22,265 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 10,297 | 53%44% |
| Blitz | 10,359 | 52%43% |
| Rapid | 1,551 | 49%46% |
| Classical | 58 | 55%12%33% |