1. e4 e6 2. Nf3
Chess openings · French Defense · C00
French Defense: Knight Variation
738,949 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. Nf3. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 140,751 | 49%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 298,450 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 244,195 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 55,553 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 738,949 | 48%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 262,444 | 49%49% |
| Blitz | 341,400 | 49%48% |
| Rapid | 131,091 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 4,014 | 48%47% |