1. e4 e6 2. d4 a6 3. c4
Chess openings · French Defense: St. George Defense · C00
French Defense: St. George Defense, Three Pawn Attack
5,252 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 a6 3. c4. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 379 | 47%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,990 | 52%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,227 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 656 | 52%44% |
| All ratings | 5,252 | 52%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,079 | 54%44% |
| Blitz | 3,116 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 1,005 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 52 | 54%42% |