1. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. d5 Nce7
Chess openings · Mikenas Defense · A40
Mikenas Defense: Lithuanian Variation
12,306 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. d5 Nce7. White wins 41%, draws 3%, Black wins 56%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 190 | 56%42% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,075 | 44%53% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,693 | 40%57% |
| 2000 and up | 6,348 | 41%56% |
| All ratings | 12,306 | 41%56% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,374 | 43%55% |
| Blitz | 5,261 | 40%57% |
| Rapid | 656 | 38%57% |
| Classical | 15 | – |