1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. exd5 exd5 5. Bg5
Chess openings · French Defense: Exchange Variation · C01
French Defense: Exchange Variation, Svenonius Variation
23,417 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. exd5 exd5 5. Bg5. White wins 47%, draws 4%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,717 | 47%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 9,073 | 49%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 10,659 | 46%50% |
| 2000 and up | 1,968 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 23,417 | 47%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,016 | 46%51% |
| Blitz | 12,825 | 48%48% |
| Rapid | 4,439 | 47%48% |
| Classical | 137 | 46%47% |