1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. exd5
Chess openings · French Defense: Classical Variation · C11
French Defense: Classical Variation, Delayed Exchange Variation
16,464 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. exd5. White wins 50%, draws 5%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,048 | 50%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,746 | 50%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 6,797 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 5,873 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 16,464 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 8,655 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 6,294 | 49%45% |
| Rapid | 1,444 | 46%47% |
| Classical | 71 | 45%17%38% |