1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4 5. e5 h6 6. exf6
Chess openings · French Defense: McCutcheon Variation · C12
French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Chigorin Variation
1,499 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4 5. e5 h6 6. exf6. White wins 42%, draws 6%, Black wins 52%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 6 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 118 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 549 | 42%54% |
| 2000 and up | 826 | 41%52% |
| All ratings | 1,499 | 42%52% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 336 | 44%54% |
| Blitz | 969 | 41%52% |
| Rapid | 189 | 43%51% |
| Classical | 5 | – |