1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 c5 4. c3
Chess openings · French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System · C07
French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line
9,978 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 c5 4. c3. White wins 47%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 214 | 56%42% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,647 | 47%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 5,139 | 48%47% |
| 2000 and up | 2,978 | 45%49% |
| All ratings | 9,978 | 47%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,266 | 45%51% |
| Blitz | 5,809 | 47%48% |
| Rapid | 1,818 | 50%45% |
| Classical | 85 | 46%51% |