1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 c5 5. a3 cxd4 6. axb4 dxc3
Chess openings · French Defense: Winawer Variation · C17
French Defense: Winawer Variation, Maróczy-Wallis Variation
2,371 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 c5 5. a3 cxd4 6. axb4 dxc3. White wins 47%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 8 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 110 | 44%53% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,255 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 998 | 47%47% |
| All ratings | 2,371 | 47%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 545 | 46%51% |
| Blitz | 1,505 | 47%48% |
| Rapid | 310 | 52%43% |
| Classical | 11 | – |