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Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit

1.7K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score43.5%Range (90% confident): 41.5% – 45.5%Based on 1.7K games
0%43.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 41.5% – 45.5%
Outcome Distribution
41.9%3.1%55.0%
Win
Draw
Loss
3.b5
Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit
Analyzen=1.7K
Avg Length31 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.1%

What is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit has a 43.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 41.5% and 45.5%), based on 1.7K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: -10.6% · Breakpoint: 0-999

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 9.5% · Blitz best · Rapid worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 36% → 53%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 36.4% win rate (129 games)
  • 1000-1199: 50.1% win rate (179 games)
  • 1200-1399: 40.0% win rate (240 games)
  • 1400-1599: 41.3% win rate (319 games)
  • 1600-1799: 39.9% win rate (353 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.5% win rate (239 games)
  • 2000-2199: 40.5% win rate (138 games)
  • 2200-2499: 38.7% win rate (67 games)
  • 2500+: 52.9% win rate (7 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (60%), worst in Rapid (36%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 60.0% win rate (6 games)
  • Bullet: 39.5% win rate (503 games)
  • Blitz: 45.0% win rate (886 games)
  • Rapid: 35.5% win rate (265 games)
  • Classical: 44.0% win rate (11 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999—
1000-1199
1200-1399—
1400-1599—
1600-1799—
1800-1999
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 26.4% expected score (26 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 40.2% expected score (65 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 46.2% expected score (37 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 47.6% expected score (40 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 55.1% expected score (88 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 46.1% expected score (49 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 43.2% expected score (57 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 45.6% expected score (123 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 30.7% expected score (58 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 47.5% expected score (79 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 43.2% expected score (174 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 34.5% expected score (63 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 37.0% expected score (98 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 44.5% expected score (226 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 40.6% expected score (25 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 42.2% expected score (88 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 55.1% expected score (127 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 30.9% expected score (22 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 39.8% expected score (72 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 44.6% expected score (54 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 35.8% expected score (37 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (28 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit win rate?

The Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit has a 41.9% (90% CI: 40.0%-43.9%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit perform best?

The Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 50.1% win rate for white (179 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (45.0%) outperforms Rapid (35.5%) by 9.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit?

The Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.9 (very decisive), meaning 96.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 31 moves.

What is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit has a 36.4% (90% CI: 29.6%-43.4%) win rate for white, based on 129 Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit has a 50.1% (90% CI: 44.0%-56.2%) win rate for white, based on 179 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 1.4% draw rate.

What is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit has a 40.0% (90% CI: 34.8%-45.2%) win rate for white, based on 240 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit has a 41.3% (90% CI: 36.9%-45.9%) win rate for white, based on 319 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit has a 39.9% (90% CI: 35.7%-44.2%) win rate for white, based on 353 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit has a 45.5% (90% CI: 40.3%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 239 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit has a 40.5% (90% CI: 33.8%-47.4%) win rate for white, based on 138 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 1.1% draw rate.

What is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit has a 39.5% (90% CI: 36.0%-43.1%) win rate for white (503 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.9%.

What is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit has a 45.0% (90% CI: 42.3%-47.8%) win rate for white (886 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.3%.

What is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit has a 35.5% (90% CI: 30.7%-40.3%) win rate for white (265 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.2%.

Is the Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit a good opening?

The Caro-Kann Defense: Labahn Attack, Double Gambit is slightly favors black with a 41.9% (90% CI: 40.0%-43.9%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1000-1199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.