1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5
Chess openings · French Defense: Classical Variation · C11
French Defense: Classical Variation, Steinitz Variation
57,632 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5. White wins 49%, draws 3%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,671 | 51%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 11,730 | 49%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 24,522 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 17,709 | 51%45% |
| All ratings | 57,632 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 20,558 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 27,816 | 49%47% |
| Rapid | 8,897 | 48%48% |
| Classical | 361 | 47%47% |