1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5
Chess openings · French Defense: Winawer Variation · C16
French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation
21,295 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 823 | 54%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,323 | 56%41% |
| 1600–1999 | 8,054 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 9,095 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 21,295 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 5,036 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 12,578 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 3,526 | 53%42% |
| Classical | 155 | 57%35% |