1. e4 e6 2. e5
Chess openings · French Defense · C00
French Defense: Steinitz Attack
94,972 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. e5. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 20,249 | 49%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 36,286 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 26,840 | 48%49% |
| 2000 and up | 11,597 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 94,972 | 48%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 31,616 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 42,453 | 48%48% |
| Rapid | 20,009 | 48%48% |
| Classical | 894 | 45%50% |