1. e4 e6 2. d4
Chess openings · French Defense · C00
French Defense: Normal Variation
417,299 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 59,041 | 51%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 140,376 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 164,558 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 53,324 | 51%46% |
| All ratings | 417,299 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 134,346 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 207,683 | 51%46% |
| Rapid | 72,599 | 52%43% |
| Classical | 2,671 | 55%41% |