1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7 5. e5 Nfd7 6. Bxe7 Qxe7 7. Qg4
Chess openings · French Defense: Classical Variation · C14
French Defense: Classical Variation, Pollock Variation
1,413 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7 5. e5 Nfd7 6. Bxe7 Qxe7 7. Qg4. White wins 54%, draws 3%, Black wins 42%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 16 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 92 | 49%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 536 | 52%46% |
| 2000 and up | 769 | 57%39% |
| All ratings | 1,413 | 54%42% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 470 | 56%40% |
| Blitz | 784 | 53%43% |
| Rapid | 151 | 55%44% |
| Classical | 8 | – |