1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Bd7 5. Nf3 Bc6
Chess openings · French Defense: Rubinstein Variation · C10
French Defense: Rubinstein Variation, Fort Knox Variation
8,894 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Bd7 5. Nf3 Bc6. White wins 46%, draws 7%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 102 | 50%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 516 | 45%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,922 | 45%49% |
| 2000 and up | 5,354 | 46%46% |
| All ratings | 8,894 | 46%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,098 | 44%50% |
| Blitz | 4,625 | 47%45% |
| Rapid | 1,107 | 46%46% |
| Classical | 64 | 45%14%41% |