1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Be3
Chess openings · French Defense · C00
French Defense: Alapin Gambit
9,379 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Be3. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 288 | 47%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,753 | 53%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,841 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 2,497 | 52%44% |
| All ratings | 9,379 | 52%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,179 | 53%44% |
| Blitz | 4,824 | 52%45% |
| Rapid | 1,354 | 51%45% |
| Classical | 22 | – |