1. e4 e6 2. f4 d5 3. Nf3 dxe4
Chess openings · French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation · C00
French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit
6,527 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. f4 d5 3. Nf3 dxe4. White wins 46%, draws 3%, Black wins 51%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 428 | 45%52% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,978 | 47%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,340 | 46%51% |
| 2000 and up | 781 | 47%49% |
| All ratings | 6,527 | 46%51% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,765 | 48%50% |
| Blitz | 2,383 | 43%54% |
| Rapid | 369 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 10 | – |