1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 Bf5 4. Nf3
Chess openings · Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation · B12
Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation, Short Variation
171,976 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 Bf5 4. Nf3. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 24,595 | 49%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 76,043 | 48%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 54,948 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 16,390 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 171,976 | 48%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 42,047 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 89,232 | 48%48% |
| Rapid | 39,536 | 47%48% |
| Classical | 1,161 | 45%48% |