1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. Nce2
Chess openings · French Defense: Classical Variation · C11
French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation
10,603 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. Nce2. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 15 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 338 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,748 | 50%47% |
| 2000 and up | 6,502 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 10,603 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,743 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 6,018 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 809 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 33 | 52%9%39% |