Tree path 4 levels English Opening › Agincourt Defense › English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation › English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation
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- English Opening A10
- Agincourt Defense A13
- English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation A18
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English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation
Overview
English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A18), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.
The line arises from 6 plies — specifically the moves 1. c4 e6 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. e4 Nc6.
The line refines English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation, which traces back to the root opening English Opening.
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- ECO code
- A18
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 6
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Statistics from Lichess
65,315 games · White 51.6% / Draw 4.6% / Black 43.8%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25,045 | |
| Nf3 | 13,842 | |
| g3 | 10,278 | |
| d3 | 7,894 | |
| f4 | 2,166 | |
| e5 | 2,074 | |
| Nge2 | 1,449 | |
| a3 | 1,278 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:44:42
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