1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 dxe4
Chess openings · French Defense: Classical Variation · C13
French Defense: Classical Variation, Burn Variation
14,341 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 dxe4. White wins 52%, draws 5%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 448 | 53%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,550 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,041 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 8,302 | 53%41% |
| All ratings | 14,341 | 52%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 5,877 | 56%41% |
| Blitz | 7,229 | 50%44% |
| Rapid | 1,184 | 49%44% |
| Classical | 51 | 41%10%49% |