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1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5
A line for Black. Every figure below is computed separately for each rating band, and every one carries its own sample size.
| Band | White | Draw | Black | Blunder | Book exit | Games | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 47.7% | 4.3% | 48.0% | 40.0% | ply 4.0 | 28,060 | B |
| 1000 | 48.0% | 3.7% | 48.3% | 37.5% | ply 4.0 | 181,193 | B |
| 1400 | 47.5% | 3.8% | 48.7% | 30.8% | ply 4.0 | 189,927 | B |
| 1800 | 47.7% | 4.8% | 47.5% | 23.1% | ply 4.0 | 540,213 | B |
Results by band
All four bands are on the page. The one matching your rating is marked. Nothing here is averaged across bands.
At 600, the French Defense scores 48.0% for Black across 28,060 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 40.0% include an early material blunder (5 games at 600).
At 1000, the French Defense scores 48.3% for Black across 181,193 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 37.5% include an early material blunder (16 games at 1000).
At 1400, the French Defense scores 48.7% for Black across 189,927 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 30.8% include an early material blunder (13 games at 1400).
At 1800, the French Defense scores 47.5% for Black across 540,213 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 23.1% include an early material blunder (39 games at 1800).
Variations
The lines that continue the French Defense, most played first at your band. Switch the band in the header and both the figures and the order follow.
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5
0.5% of games at 600, n = 19,6440.9% of games at 1000, n = 130,6081.0% of games at 1400, n = 109,0551.0% of games at 1800, n = 202,113
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5
0.2% of games at 600, n = 6,9840.3% of games at 1000, n = 45,8510.6% of games at 1400, n = 59,0440.9% of games at 1800, n = 183,245
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3
0.2% of games at 600, n = 9,3590.3% of games at 1000, n = 37,6320.3% of games at 1400, n = 35,3250.6% of games at 1800, n = 124,648
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2
0.0% of games at 600, n = 1990.0% of games at 1000, n = 2,3500.0% of games at 1400, n = 5,2130.2% of games at 1800, n = 43,232
Questions
At 600, the French Defense scores 48.0% for Black across 28,060 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 40.0% include an early material blunder (5 games at 600).
At 1000, the French Defense scores 48.3% for Black across 181,193 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 37.5% include an early material blunder (16 games at 1000).
The French Defense (C00) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5.