1. e4 e6 2. Nc3
Chess openings · French Defense · C00
French Defense: Queen's Knight
204,949 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. Nc3. White wins 49%, draws 3%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 28,085 | 49%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 62,365 | 49%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 76,166 | 49%47% |
| 2000 and up | 38,333 | 51%45% |
| All ratings | 204,949 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 103,541 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 75,427 | 49%47% |
| Rapid | 25,046 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 935 | 46%49% |