Blunderbase

Mikenas Defense

The Mikenas Defense starts 1. d4 Nc6. The opening book names 3 variations of it, under ECO A40.

The main line, move by move

Starting position2 more to go

  1. 1

Do you play the Mikenas Defense?

Knowing the moves is the easy part. What costs games is the move after the book runs out. Enter your Chess.com or Lichess username and the free check reads your newest 10 Rapid and Blitz games and shows the mistake you repeat most. No account needed.

All 3 Mikenas Defense variations

  • A40Cannstatter Variation1. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. d5 Nd4
  • A40Lithuanian Variation1. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. d5 Nce7
  • A40Pozarek Gambit1. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Nxe5 4. Nc3 Nxc4

Check your own games for free

Want every game reviewed? Create an account.