1. e4 e6 2. Nc3 d5 3. f4
Chess openings · French Defense · C00
French Defense: Pelikan Variation
15,137 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. Nc3 d5 3. f4. White wins 50%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 844 | 47%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,542 | 49%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 6,652 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 5,099 | 50%47% |
| All ratings | 15,137 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 7,424 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 6,235 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 1,440 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 38 | 45%53% |