C12

French Defense: Bishop Wrecker

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4 5. e5 h6 6. Bd2 Bxc3 7. bxc3 Ne4 8. Bd3 Nxd2 9. Qxd2 c5

Opening moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4 5. e5 h6 6. Bd2 Bxc3 7. bxc3 Ne4 8. Bd3 Nxd2 9. Qxd2 c5. This position is classified under ECO code C12.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C12

Category Volume C

Opening Family

French Defense

Position (FEN)

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Lichess Stats

Across 19 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 26%, Black wins 68%, and 5% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is f4, played in 37% of games, followed by Nf3 and dxc5.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 19 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

26%

68%

White wins 26% Draws 5% Black wins 68%

19 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nf3

dxc5

Bb5+

Ne2

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