1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 c5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. bxc3 Qa5
Chess openings · French Defense: Winawer Variation · C18
French Defense: Winawer Variation, Portisch-Hook Variation
1,731 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 c5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. bxc3 Qa5. White wins 48%, draws 5%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 28 | – |
| 1600–1999 | 290 | 48%49% |
| 2000 and up | 1,412 | 48%46% |
| All ratings | 1,731 | 48%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 389 | 47%49% |
| Blitz | 1,202 | 47%48% |
| Rapid | 135 | 64%30% |
| Classical | 5 | – |