1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nf3
Chess openings · French Defense · C00
French Defense: Perseus Gambit
25,585 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nf3. White wins 47%, draws 3%, Black wins 51%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,850 | 47%51% |
| 1200–1599 | 8,451 | 47%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 9,983 | 46%51% |
| 2000 and up | 3,301 | 46%50% |
| All ratings | 25,585 | 47%51% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 14,828 | 48%49% |
| Blitz | 8,264 | 45%52% |
| Rapid | 2,424 | 42%54% |
| Classical | 69 | 30%64% |