1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7 5. e5 Ne4
Chess openings · French Defense: Classical Variation · C13
French Defense: Classical Variation, Tartakower Variation
1,935 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7 5. e5 Ne4. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 101 | 47%51% |
| 1200–1599 | 403 | 51%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 676 | 53%45% |
| 2000 and up | 755 | 45%50% |
| All ratings | 1,935 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 698 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 977 | 48%48% |
| Rapid | 246 | 54%43% |
| Classical | 14 | – |