Carr Defense: Zilbermints Gambit
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Statistics from Lichess
8,161 games: White 56.7% / Draw 4.0% / Black 39.3%
| Next move | Games | White / Draw / BlackW / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| 3,8013,801 | ||
| 1,7351,735 | ||
| 1,4561,456 | ||
| 470470 | ||
| 363363 | ||
| 111111 | ||
| 9393 | ||
| 4141 |
Rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, from the Lichess opening explorer, updated Oct 23, 2026
Engine evaluation
+1.76 White is clearly better
Best play: 3. dxe5 Nc6 4. Nf3 Nge7 5. Nc3 Ng6 6. Qe2 a6 7. Bd2 d6
Stockfish 19, depth 30, after the line's last move. Scores are in pawns, from White's side.
Overview
Carr Defense: Zilbermints Gambit (ECO B00, Semi-Open Games) is a gambit in the Carr Defense, reached after 1. e4 h6 2. d4 e5 (2 moves).
In 8,161 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 56.7%, Black 39.3% and 4.0% were drawn. White's most played move here is 3. dxe5, in 47% of those games.
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How to play against the Carr Defense: Zilbermints Gambit
The most played answer, 3. dxe5, also scores best for White: 61.8%, with White winning 59.4% and Black 35.9% of 3,801 games. Of the main answers, 3. d5 scores lowest: 50.2%. Stockfish's first choice is also 3. dxe5.
Main answers: those played in at least 5% of these games. Score: White's wins plus half the draws, in rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500. How to play against other popular openings
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Caissa Codex. “Carr Defense: Zilbermints Gambit (B00)”. Lichess data as of 23 Oct 2026. https://chesscodex.org/openings/carr-defense-zilbermints-gambit