1. Nc3 b5
Chess openings · Van Geet Opening · A00
Van Geet Opening: Laroche Gambit
1,130 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. Nc3 b5. White wins 47%, draws 3%, Black wins 50%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 100 | 61%33% |
| 1200–1599 | 81 | 49%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 166 | 49%49% |
| 2000 and up | 783 | 44%53% |
| All ratings | 1,130 | 47%50% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 934 | 44%53% |
| Blitz | 128 | 57%36% |
| Rapid | 60 | 63%32% |
| Classical | 8 | – |