It seems that the French is far less popular than 1..e5 or 1..c5. Sveschnikov, 1..e5 and Najdorf are the 3 big openings, with low chance to be worse with good play, and chances to outplay a white guy who takes risks. I play myself the French at corr and I hold well at 25xx ICCF. But there is more risks to lose. There is winning chances too, that's why I still play it. It's a bit the KID of the 1.e4 but with better reputation but less chances to win as Black too. I don't play the Winawer but I think it's very risky. I play classical/Mc Cutcheon and I like it but computers doesn't play the French well sometimes and I have been in danger more than once and had to use my own ideas to survive.

I am curious how the French is holding up in correspondence play?  Is the Winawer or Classical more successful for Black?  How does it compare to other major tries for Black versus 1.e4 such as the Sicilian or the Open Games (1.e4 e5)?

Thanks!