1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5 3. exd5 e4
Chess openings · Elephant Gambit · C40
Elephant Gambit: Paulsen Countergambit
97,883 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5 3. exd5 e4. White wins 45%, draws 3%, Black wins 52%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 7,371 | 46%52% |
| 1200–1599 | 30,254 | 45%52% |
| 1600–1999 | 46,692 | 45%52% |
| 2000 and up | 13,566 | 45%50% |
| All ratings | 97,883 | 45%52% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 29,536 | 44%54% |
| Blitz | 50,816 | 45%51% |
| Rapid | 17,013 | 45%51% |
| Classical | 518 | 49%45% |