C12

Grigoriev Variation, French

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4 5. e5 h6 6. exf6 hxg5 7. fxg7 Rg8 8. h4 gxh4 9. Qg4

Opening moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4 5. e5 h6 6. exf6 hxg5 7. fxg7 Rg8 8. h4 gxh4 9. Qg4. 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)

rnbqk1r1/ppp2pP1/4p3/3p4/1b1P2Qp/2N5/PPP2PP1/R3KBNR b KQq - 1 9

Lichess Stats

Across 4 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 50%, Black wins 50%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Qf6, played in 100% of games.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 4 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

50%

White wins 50% Draws 0% Black wins 50%

4 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Qf6

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