Tree path 3 levels Queen's Pawn Game › Mikenas Defense › Cannstatter Variation
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- Queen's Pawn Game A40
- Mikenas Defense A40
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Mikenas Defense: Cannstatter Variation
Overview
Mikenas Defense: Cannstatter Variation is a variation within the Flank Openings family, indexed as ECO A40.
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. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. d5 Nd4.
It is a variation of Mikenas Defense, which itself descends from the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- A40
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 6
- Parent
- Mikenas Defense
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Statistics from Lichess
40,554 games · White 55.3% / Draw 3.3% / Black 41.4%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| e3 | 25,486 | |
| Nc3 | 6,386 | |
| e4 | 3,155 | |
| Nf3 | 2,543 | |
| Be3 | 914 | |
| a3 | 658 | |
| f4 | 491 | |
| g4 | 313 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:15:47
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