1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 exd5 4. c4
Chess openings · French Defense: Exchange Variation · C01
French Defense: Exchange Variation, Monte Carlo Variation
88,018 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 exd5 4. c4. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,375 | 49%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 14,218 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 45,846 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 25,579 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 88,018 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 38,706 | 50%46% |
| Blitz | 39,766 | 49%46% |
| Rapid | 9,212 | 50%44% |
| Classical | 334 | 47%45% |