Chess openings / Mikenas Defense
Mikenas Defense: Lithuanian Variation
Mikenas Defense: Lithuanian Variation (A40) starts 1.d4 Nc6 2.c4 e5 3.d5 Nce7. In 276 games between strong players, White wins 46%, 8% are drawn and Black wins 46%; the most played move is 4.Nc3 (45%).
1.d4 Nc6 2.c4 e5 3.d5 Nce7
- ECO
- A40
- Games between strong players
- 276
- To move
- White
White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.
What strong players play next
The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.
| Move | Played | Results | Leads to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.Nc3 | 45% (123) | – | |
| 4.e4 | 30% (83) | – | |
| 4.h4 | 9% (24) | – | |
| 4.Nf3 | 8% (23) | – | |
| 4.d6 | 4% (11) | – | |
| 4.g3 | 3% (7) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from Mikenas Defense 1.d4 Nc6
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