The d'Alembert is a popular and classic betting system. Like most betting systems, it usually results in a small win, at the cost of huge losses sometimes. Like all betting systems, not only can't it overcome the house edge, it can't even dent it.
Like the Martingale, Labouchere and Fibonacci betting, the d'Alembert has the player chasing losses with larger bets. However, it is not as aggressive as those other progressive betting systems, resulting in more time at the table and less volatility. It is also at a cost of a lower probability of overall goal success.