1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6
Chess openings · French Defense · C11
French Defense: Classical Variation
157,809 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 8,428 | 49%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 26,611 | 49%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 65,588 | 49%47% |
| 2000 and up | 57,182 | 51%44% |
| All ratings | 157,809 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 57,478 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 77,823 | 49%47% |
| Rapid | 21,614 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 894 | 46%47% |