1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 dxe4 5. Nxe4 Be7 6. Bxf6 gxf6
Chess openings · French Defense: Classical Variation, Burn Variation · C13
French Defense: Classical Variation, Burn Variation, Morozevich Line
2,831 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 dxe4 5. Nxe4 Be7 6. Bxf6 gxf6. White wins 52%, draws 5%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 49 | 53%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 510 | 50%48% |
| 2000 and up | 2,269 | 53%41% |
| All ratings | 2,831 | 52%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,068 | 55%41% |
| Blitz | 1,588 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 168 | 47%47% |
| Classical | 7 | – |