1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5
Chess openings · Caro-Kann Defense · B12
Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation
812,962 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 94,067 | 50%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 284,964 | 48%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 301,408 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 132,523 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 812,962 | 49%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 208,015 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 428,302 | 48%48% |
| Rapid | 171,498 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 5,147 | 47%47% |