1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7
Chess openings · French Defense: Classical Variation · C13
French Defense: Classical Variation, Normal Variation
4,833 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7. White wins 46%, draws 4%, Black wins 50%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 226 | 48%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,161 | 46%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,521 | 46%50% |
| 2000 and up | 925 | 46%50% |
| All ratings | 4,833 | 46%50% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 996 | 47%51% |
| Blitz | 2,861 | 46%50% |
| Rapid | 941 | 45%51% |
| Classical | 35 | 34%11%54% |