1. e4 e6 2. Nf3 d5 3. Nc3
Chess openings · French Defense · C00
French Defense: Two Knights Variation
129,774 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. Nf3 d5 3. Nc3. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 15,690 | 47%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 27,534 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 46,308 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 40,242 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 129,774 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 66,800 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 46,916 | 49%46% |
| Rapid | 15,489 | 46%49% |
| Classical | 569 | 45%50% |