1. e4 e6 2. f4
Chess openings · French Defense · C00
French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation
215,699 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. f4. White wins 49%, draws 3%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 13,323 | 48%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 61,268 | 49%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 116,962 | 49%48% |
| 2000 and up | 24,146 | 48%48% |
| All ratings | 215,699 | 49%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 74,474 | 49%49% |
| Blitz | 114,679 | 49%48% |
| Rapid | 25,765 | 48%48% |
| Classical | 781 | 49%46% |