1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 c5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. bxc3 Ne7 7. Qg4 Qc7
Chess openings · French Defense: Winawer Variation · C18
French Defense: Winawer Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation
2,429 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 c5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. bxc3 Ne7 7. Qg4 Qc7. White wins 43%, draws 5%, Black wins 52%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 23 | – |
| 1600–1999 | 411 | 40%56% |
| 2000 and up | 1,994 | 44%51% |
| All ratings | 2,429 | 43%52% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 666 | 43%53% |
| Blitz | 1,595 | 43%52% |
| Rapid | 156 | 44%52% |
| Classical | 12 | – |