1. e4 e6 2. Nf3 f5
Chess openings · French Defense: Knight Variation · C00
French Defense: Knight Variation, Franco-Hiva Gambit
5,810 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. Nf3 f5. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,166 | 52%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,475 | 55%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,633 | 49%48% |
| 2000 and up | 536 | 50%46% |
| All ratings | 5,810 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,341 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 2,280 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 1,156 | 53%42% |
| Classical | 33 | 58%39% |