1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 c5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. bxc3 Qc7
Chess openings · French Defense: Winawer Variation · C18
French Defense: Winawer Variation, Classical Variation
1,510 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 c5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. bxc3 Qc7. White wins 46%, draws 6%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 19 | – |
| 1600–1999 | 355 | 48%45% |
| 2000 and up | 1,134 | 46%49% |
| All ratings | 1,510 | 46%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 376 | 48%49% |
| Blitz | 1,041 | 46%48% |
| Rapid | 80 | 46%13%41% |
| Classical | 13 | – |