1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 dxe4 5. Nxe4 Be7 6. Bxf6 Bxf6 7. Nf3 O-O
Chess openings · French Defense: Classical Variation, Burn Variation · C13
French Defense: Classical Variation, Burn Variation, Main Line
4,044 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 dxe4 5. Nxe4 Be7 6. Bxf6 Bxf6 7. Nf3 O-O. White wins 56%, draws 5%, Black wins 39%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 74 | 53%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 410 | 47%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,361 | 54%41% |
| 2000 and up | 2,199 | 58%37% |
| All ratings | 4,044 | 56%39% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,703 | 59%37% |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 53%41% |
| Rapid | 331 | 51%41% |
| Classical | 12 | – |