1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4 5. e5 h6 6. Bd2 Bxc3
Chess openings · French Defense: McCutcheon Variation · C12
French Defense: McCutcheon Variation, Lasker Variation
2,054 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4 5. e5 h6 6. Bd2 Bxc3. White wins 48%, draws 6%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 4 | – |
| 1600–1999 | 265 | 48%49% |
| 2000 and up | 1,784 | 48%45% |
| All ratings | 2,054 | 48%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 572 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 1,368 | 48%45% |
| Rapid | 110 | 39%55% |
| Classical | 4 | – |