1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nc6
Chess openings · French Defense · C10
French Defense: Hecht-Reefschläger Variation
14,687 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nc6. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,445 | 52%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,366 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,598 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 3,278 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 14,687 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,035 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 7,084 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 3,458 | 52%43% |
| Classical | 110 | 45%47% |