1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 c5 5. a3 Ba5
Chess openings · French Defense: Winawer Variation · C17
French Defense: Winawer Variation, Retreat Variation
1,954 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 c5 5. a3 Ba5. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 7 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 112 | 54%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 670 | 49%48% |
| 2000 and up | 1,165 | 46%49% |
| All ratings | 1,954 | 48%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 473 | 45%51% |
| Blitz | 1,194 | 48%48% |
| Rapid | 270 | 50%44% |
| Classical | 17 | – |