1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. Qg4
Chess openings · French Defense: Steinitz Variation · C11
French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Gledhill Attack
1,273 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. Qg4. White wins 53%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 21 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 84 | 55%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 474 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 694 | 55%42% |
| All ratings | 1,273 | 53%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 478 | 56%42% |
| Blitz | 678 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 115 | 50%49% |
| Classical | 2 | – |