1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5
Chess openings · Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation · B12
Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation, Botvinnik-Carls Defense
228,578 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5. White wins 46%, draws 4%, Black wins 50%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 22,121 | 47%51% |
| 1200–1599 | 80,625 | 46%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 87,363 | 46%50% |
| 2000 and up | 38,469 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 228,578 | 46%50% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 54,257 | 47%51% |
| Blitz | 121,390 | 46%50% |
| Rapid | 51,757 | 46%50% |
| Classical | 1,174 | 46%47% |