1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 c5
Chess openings · French Defense · C10
French Defense: Marshall Gambit
56,189 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 c5. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 7,868 | 49%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 20,983 | 52%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 20,040 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 7,298 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 56,189 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 16,754 | 49%49% |
| Blitz | 26,406 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 12,609 | 53%43% |
| Classical | 420 | 59%37% |