1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. f4
Chess openings · French Defense: Tarrasch Variation · C05
French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Pawn Center Variation
6,839 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. f4. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 13 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 268 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,643 | 49%47% |
| 2000 and up | 3,915 | 52%43% |
| All ratings | 6,839 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,896 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 4,312 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 599 | 52%43% |
| Classical | 32 | 53%9%38% |