1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7 5. Bxf6
Chess openings · French Defense: Classical Variation · C13
French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack
3,907 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7 5. Bxf6. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 105 | 49%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 500 | 47%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,665 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 1,637 | 51%44% |
| All ratings | 3,907 | 49%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,134 | 49%49% |
| Blitz | 2,179 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 575 | 49%47% |
| Classical | 19 | – |