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1. d4 Nc6

Chess openings · A40

Mikenas Defense

167,235 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nc6. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 120050,685
53%43%
1200–159939,414
54%43%
1600–199941,115
50%47%
2000 and up36,021
48%48%
All ratings167,235
51%45%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet57,754
51%47%
Blitz72,873
50%45%
Rapid35,269
53%42%
Classical1,339
56%39%

Variations (2)

OpeningGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Lithuanian VariationA4012,306
41%56%
Cannstatter VariationA402,483
53%45%