1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 b5
Chess openings · Alekhine Defense · B03
Alekhine Defense: O'Sullivan Gambit
5,335 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 b5. White wins 43%, draws 3%, Black wins 54%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 183 | 46%51% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,147 | 44%54% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,641 | 42%55% |
| 2000 and up | 1,364 | 44%52% |
| All ratings | 5,335 | 43%54% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,349 | 43%55% |
| Blitz | 3,212 | 43%53% |
| Rapid | 735 | 43%53% |
| Classical | 39 | 46%49% |