1. e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Nf3
Chess openings · Owen Defense · B00
Owen Defense: Smith Gambit
38,765 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 b6 2. d4 Bb7 3. Nf3. White wins 49%, draws 3%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 5,490 | 49%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 16,050 | 49%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 14,496 | 49%48% |
| 2000 and up | 2,729 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 38,765 | 49%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 22,246 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 13,537 | 48%48% |
| Rapid | 2,936 | 47%49% |
| Classical | 46 | 33%59% |