1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 c5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. bxc3 Ne7 7. Nf3
Chess openings · French Defense: Winawer Variation · C19
French Defense: Winawer Variation, Positional Variation
2,543 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. Nf3. White wins 49%, draws 5%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 4 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 67 | 58%40% |
| 1600–1999 | 667 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 1,805 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 2,543 | 49%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 686 | 51%44% |
| Blitz | 1,621 | 48%46% |
| Rapid | 229 | 50%46% |
| Classical | 7 | – |