C14

Rubinstein Variation, French

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7 5. e5 Nfd7 6. Bxe7 Qxe7 7. Qd2

Opening moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7 5. e5 Nfd7 6. Bxe7 Qxe7 7. Qd2. This position is classified under ECO code C14.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C14

Category Volume C

Opening Family

French Defense

Position (FEN)

rnb1k2r/pppnqppp/4p3/3pP3/3P4/2N5/PPPQ1PPP/R3KBNR b KQkq - 1 7

Lichess Stats

Across 24 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 a6, played in 50% of games, followed by c5 and O-O.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 24 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

50%

White wins 50% Draws 0% Black wins 50%

24 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

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