1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4
Chess openings · French Defense · C10
French Defense: Rubinstein Variation
135,262 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4. White wins 50%, draws 5%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 6,783 | 49%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 21,157 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 52,366 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 54,956 | 49%44% |
| All ratings | 135,262 | 50%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 59,744 | 50%46% |
| Blitz | 59,386 | 50%44% |
| Rapid | 15,456 | 50%44% |
| Classical | 676 | 46%46% |