1. e4 e6 2. b3 d5 3. Bb2
Chess openings · French Defense: Horwitz Attack · C00
French Defense: Horwitz Attack, Papa-Ticulat Gambit
20,603 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. b3 d5 3. Bb2. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 393 | 56%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,842 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 8,823 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 8,545 | 52%43% |
| All ratings | 20,603 | 52%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 8,049 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 10,186 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 2,272 | 50%45% |
| Classical | 96 | 48%45% |