Mikenas Defense
The Mikenas Defense (ECO A40) is a chess opening that begins 1. d4 Nc6.
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The main line
The Mikenas Defense is reached by 1. d4 Nc6 (ECO A40). It's one of 4 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (3)
- Cannstatter Variation —
1. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. d5 Nd4(A40) - Lithuanian Variation —
1. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. d5 Nce7(A40) - Pozarek Gambit —
1. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Nxe5 4. Nc3 Nxc4(A40)
Analyze the Mikenas Defense
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