1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Be3
Chess openings · French Defense · C11
French Defense: Henneberger Variation
3,023 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Be3. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 116 | 53%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 610 | 57%41% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,518 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 779 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 3,023 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,175 | 55%43% |
| Blitz | 1,499 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 341 | 49%48% |
| Classical | 8 | – |