1. e4 e6 2. d4 Nf6
Chess openings · French Defense · C00
French Defense: Mediterranean Defense
40,716 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 Nf6. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 7,810 | 51%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 13,437 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 14,671 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 4,798 | 53%44% |
| All ratings | 40,716 | 52%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 12,867 | 52%46% |
| Blitz | 19,586 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 8,000 | 52%44% |
| Classical | 263 | 57%40% |