1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 a6 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. e5 Nfd7
Chess openings · French Defense · C11
French Defense: Steinitz Variation
39,179 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 a6 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. e5 Nfd7. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 205 | 51%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,412 | 49%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 14,458 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 22,104 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 39,179 | 48%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 14,339 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 20,980 | 48%47% |
| Rapid | 3,673 | 49%46% |
| Classical | 187 | 48%11%41% |