Mikenas Defense

ECO: A40Flank Openings1.d4 Nc6

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About the Mikenas Defense

The Mikenas Defense is catalogued under ECO code A40, in the Flank Openings section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.

It arises after 1.d4 Nc6, with Black playing the move that gives the line its name.

The Mikenas Defense has 4 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.

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Other lines of the Mikenas Defense