1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nf3 dxe4 4. Ne5
Chess openings · French Defense · C00
French Defense: Carlson Gambit
9,176 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nf3 dxe4 4. Ne5. White wins 46%, draws 3%, Black wins 50%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,858 | 44%53% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,233 | 48%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,153 | 46%50% |
| 2000 and up | 932 | 46%49% |
| All ratings | 9,176 | 46%50% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,977 | 48%49% |
| Blitz | 2,989 | 46%50% |
| Rapid | 1,175 | 40%56% |
| Classical | 35 | 43%57% |