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1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3
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 | 48.8% | 4.8% | 46.4% | 0.0% | ply 5.0 | 9,359 | B |
| 1000 | 50.8% | 3.5% | 45.7% | 45.2% | ply 5.0 | 37,632 | C |
| 1400 | 50.9% | 3.5% | 45.6% | 45.0% | ply 5.0 | 35,325 | C |
| 1800 | 50.4% | 4.4% | 45.2% | 50.4% | ply 5.0 | 124,648 | D |
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: Paulsen Variation scores 46.4% for Black across 9,359 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 0.0% include an early material blunder (1 games at 600).
At 1000, the French Defense: Paulsen Variation scores 45.7% for Black across 37,632 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 45.2% include an early material blunder (31 games at 1000).
At 1400, the French Defense: Paulsen Variation scores 45.6% for Black across 35,325 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 45.0% include an early material blunder (40 games at 1400).
At 1800, the French Defense: Paulsen Variation scores 45.2% for Black across 124,648 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 50.4% include an early material blunder (137 games at 1800).
Variations
The lines that continue the French Defense: Paulsen Variation, 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. Nc3 Nf6
0.1% of games at 600, n = 2,7950.1% of games at 1000, n = 9,1040.1% of games at 1400, n = 10,1000.2% of games at 1800, n = 49,472
Questions
At 600, the French Defense: Paulsen Variation scores 46.4% for Black across 9,359 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 0.0% include an early material blunder (1 games at 600).
At 1000, the French Defense: Paulsen Variation scores 45.7% for Black across 37,632 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 3 on average, and 45.2% include an early material blunder (31 games at 1000).
The French Defense: Paulsen Variation (C10) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3.