1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d6
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Mikenas Variation
32,588 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d6. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 6,091 | 53%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 10,431 | 53%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 11,268 | 51%46% |
| 2000 and up | 4,798 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 32,588 | 52%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 9,747 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 16,530 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 6,056 | 54%41% |
| Classical | 255 | 62%36% |