1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 b5
Chess openings · Caro-Kann Defense · B15
Caro-Kann Defense: Gurgenidze Counterattack
1,482 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 b5. White wins 47%, draws 5%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 168 | 54%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 144 | 56%41% |
| 1600–1999 | 413 | 43%52% |
| 2000 and up | 757 | 46%48% |
| All ratings | 1,482 | 47%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 442 | 43%53% |
| Blitz | 834 | 47%48% |
| Rapid | 194 | 55%39% |
| Classical | 12 | – |