1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Nf3 Ngf6 6. Nxf6+ Nxf6 7. c3
Chess openings · French Defense: Rubinstein Variation · C10
French Defense: Rubinstein Variation, Kasparov Attack
1,434 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Nf3 Ngf6 6. Nxf6+ Nxf6 7. c3. White wins 47%, draws 9%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 6 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 42 | 60%40% |
| 1600–1999 | 387 | 48%46% |
| 2000 and up | 999 | 46%10%45% |
| All ratings | 1,434 | 47%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 750 | 44%50% |
| Blitz | 564 | 48%12%41% |
| Rapid | 107 | 54%37% |
| Classical | 13 | – |