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1. e4 e6
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 | 48.3% | 4.5% | 47.3% | 32.4% | ply 2.0 | 163,083 | B |
| 1000 | 48.2% | 3.7% | 48.1% | 32.9% | ply 2.0 | 724,903 | A |
| 1400 | 47.9% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 27.6% | ply 2.0 | 632,985 | A |
| 1800 | 47.9% | 4.6% | 47.5% | 30.0% | ply 2.0 | 1,355,032 | 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 47.3% for Black across 163,083 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 32.4% include an early material blunder (71 games at 600).
At 1000, the French Defense scores 48.1% for Black across 724,903 games. That is comfortably above average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 32.9% include an early material blunder (158 games at 1000).
At 1400, the French Defense scores 48.4% for Black across 632,985 games. That is comfortably above average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 27.6% include an early material blunder (123 games at 1400).
At 1800, the French Defense scores 47.5% for Black across 1,355,032 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 30.0% include an early material blunder (250 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
1.4% of games at 600, n = 59,3042.2% of games at 1000, n = 308,9232.8% of games at 1400, n = 295,2803.5% of games at 1800, n = 736,226
1. e4 e6 2. Nf3
1.4% of games at 600, n = 58,7591.9% of games at 1000, n = 266,1702.0% of games at 1400, n = 210,5421.7% of games at 1800, n = 361,148
1. e4 e6 2. Nc3
0.3% of games at 600, n = 14,1720.4% of games at 1000, n = 49,7230.4% of games at 1400, n = 41,1400.4% of games at 1800, n = 80,806
1. e4 e6 2. e5
0.2% of games at 600, n = 8,5730.3% of games at 1000, n = 35,7770.2% of games at 1400, n = 19,8600.1% of games at 1800, n = 20,204
1. e4 e6 2. d3
0.1% of games at 600, n = 6,0150.1% of games at 1000, n = 20,7230.2% of games at 1400, n = 16,9730.2% of games at 1800, n = 36,107
1. e4 e6 2. f4
0.1% of games at 600, n = 3,3010.1% of games at 1000, n = 20,0890.3% of games at 1400, n = 27,8200.4% of games at 1800, n = 79,980
Questions
At 600, the French Defense scores 47.3% for Black across 163,083 games. That is close to the average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 32.4% include an early material blunder (71 games at 600).
At 1000, the French Defense scores 48.1% for Black across 724,903 games. That is comfortably above average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 32.9% include an early material blunder (158 games at 1000).
The French Defense (C00) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. e4 e6.