A40 · Semi-Closed · a defense for Black

Mikenas Defense: Cannstatter Variation

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1.d4Nc62.c4e53.d5Nd4
Live databaseLichess 1600–2000 · blitz + rapid
Mikenas Defense: Cannstatter Variation39k games · White to move
MoveWhite / draw / BlackPlayedGamesScore
63%24k58%
16%6.2k57%
7.8%3.1k54%
6.3%2.5k56%
2.2%87848%
1.6%61854%
1.2%47349%
0.7%28370%
0.5%20064%
0.3%12951%
Famous games in this line2 master games
Niemela, Antti (2240)Kiltti, Jyrki (2225)19971–0Pizarro, Pablo (2205)Mazzoleni, Julio (2200)19941–0
Heroes of this opening Niemela, Antti · Pizarro, Pablo
Category
Semi-Closed
First move
1.d4
ECO
A40
Line
1. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. d5 Nd4
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