1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5
Chess openings · French Defense · C01
French Defense: Exchange Variation
1,138,564 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 61,374 | 49%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 290,569 | 49%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 555,534 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 231,087 | 47%47% |
| All ratings | 1,138,564 | 48%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 475,737 | 48%49% |
| Blitz | 520,060 | 48%47% |
| Rapid | 138,418 | 48%46% |
| Classical | 4,349 | 46%46% |