1. e4 e6 2. c4
Chess openings · French Defense · C00
French Defense: Steiner Variation
83,632 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. c4. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,666 | 48%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 16,201 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 40,590 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 23,175 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 83,632 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 32,241 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 39,489 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 11,450 | 51%45% |
| Classical | 452 | 51%43% |