1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. exd5
Chess openings · French Defense: Winawer Variation · C15
French Defense: Winawer Variation, Delayed Exchange Variation
15,643 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. exd5. White wins 48%, draws 5%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 616 | 49%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,622 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 6,320 | 48%47% |
| 2000 and up | 6,085 | 48%46% |
| All ratings | 15,643 | 48%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,718 | 48%49% |
| Blitz | 8,333 | 48%46% |
| Rapid | 2,496 | 48%46% |
| Classical | 96 | 50%46% |