1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bd3
Chess openings · French Defense: Classical Variation · C11
French Defense: Classical Variation, Swiss Variation
8,905 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bd3. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 686 | 50%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,603 | 49%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,976 | 49%47% |
| 2000 and up | 2,640 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 8,905 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,488 | 52%46% |
| Blitz | 4,718 | 49%46% |
| Rapid | 1,618 | 46%50% |
| Classical | 81 | 42%51% |