1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4
Chess openings · French Defense · C12
French Defense: McCutcheon Variation
7,114 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4. White wins 49%, draws 5%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 128 | 59%37% |
| 1200–1599 | 451 | 55%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,703 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 4,832 | 48%46% |
| All ratings | 7,114 | 49%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,872 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 4,534 | 48%46% |
| Rapid | 690 | 49%45% |
| Classical | 18 | – |