1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7
Chess openings · French Defense: Rubinstein Variation · C10
French Defense: Rubinstein Variation, Blackburne Defense
38,546 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7. White wins 47%, draws 6%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 216 | 42%56% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,070 | 46%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 13,031 | 46%49% |
| 2000 and up | 23,229 | 47%46% |
| All ratings | 38,546 | 47%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 15,281 | 47%49% |
| Blitz | 19,282 | 47%46% |
| Rapid | 3,787 | 47%45% |
| Classical | 196 | 42%10%48% |