1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nf6 5. Nxf6+ gxf6
Chess openings · Caro-Kann Defense · B16
Caro-Kann Defense: Bronstein-Larsen Variation
9,169 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nf6 5. Nxf6+ gxf6. White wins 50%, draws 5%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 339 | 54%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 728 | 54%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,816 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 5,286 | 48%46% |
| All ratings | 9,169 | 50%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,103 | 49%47% |
| Blitz | 4,308 | 50%44% |
| Rapid | 723 | 51%41% |
| Classical | 35 | 46%49% |