1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. f4 c5 6. Nf3 Nc6 7. Be3
Chess openings · French Defense: Steinitz Variation · C11
French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Boleslavsky Variation
20,095 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. f4 c5 6. Nf3 Nc6 7. Be3. White wins 49%, draws 5%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 40 | 50%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 721 | 47%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 6,266 | 49%47% |
| 2000 and up | 13,068 | 49%45% |
| All ratings | 20,095 | 49%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,387 | 49%47% |
| Blitz | 11,601 | 49%46% |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 50%44% |
| Classical | 117 | 46%12%42% |