A40
Mikenas Defense: Cannstatter Variation
1. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. d5 Nd4
The Mikenas Defense: Cannstatter Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A40. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nc6 2. c4 e5 3. d5 Nd4.
It belongs to the Mikenas Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.
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