1. e4 e6 2. d4 c5
Chess openings · French Defense · C00
French Defense: Franco-Sicilian Defense
104,861 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 c5. White wins 48%, draws 3%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 10,773 | 47%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 34,593 | 47%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 40,607 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 18,888 | 48%48% |
| All ratings | 104,861 | 48%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 43,897 | 47%50% |
| Blitz | 46,289 | 48%48% |
| Rapid | 14,183 | 49%48% |
| Classical | 492 | 48%47% |