1. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. d5 Nd4
Chess openings · Mikenas Defense · A40
Mikenas Defense: Cannstatter Variation
2,483 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. d5 Nd4. White wins 53%, draws 2%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 694 | 53%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 923 | 55%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 683 | 51%47% |
| 2000 and up | 183 | 55%42% |
| All ratings | 2,483 | 53%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 997 | 53%46% |
| Blitz | 926 | 53%44% |
| Rapid | 532 | 55%42% |
| Classical | 28 | – |