1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3
Chess openings · French Defense · C10
French Defense: Paulsen Variation
37,530 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 4,074 | 53%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 7,986 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 15,307 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 10,163 | 50%46% |
| All ratings | 37,530 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 13,561 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 17,655 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 6,081 | 54%41% |
| Classical | 233 | 54%42% |