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1. d4 Nc6
A line for Black. Every figure below is computed separately for each rating band, and every one carries its own sample size.
| Band | White | Draw | Black | Blunder | Book exit | Games | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 51.0% | 5.6% | 43.4% | 60.5% | ply 2.0 | 34,572 | D |
| 1000 | 55.2% | 4.0% | 40.9% | 52.3% | ply 2.0 | 43,527 | D |
| 1400 | 54.0% | 3.9% | 42.1% | 36.6% | ply 2.0 | 17,907 | D |
| 1800 | 49.4% | 4.2% | 46.4% | 25.8% | ply 2.0 | 32,055 | C |
Results by band
All four bands are on the page. The one matching your rating is marked. Nothing here is averaged across bands.
At 600, the Mikenas Defense scores 43.4% for Black across 34,572 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 60.5% include an early material blunder (86 games at 600).
At 1000, the Mikenas Defense scores 40.9% for Black across 43,527 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 52.3% include an early material blunder (88 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Mikenas Defense scores 42.1% for Black across 17,907 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 36.6% include an early material blunder (41 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Mikenas Defense scores 46.4% for Black across 32,055 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 25.8% include an early material blunder (62 games at 1800).
Questions
At 600, the Mikenas Defense scores 43.4% for Black across 34,572 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 60.5% include an early material blunder (86 games at 600).
At 1000, the Mikenas Defense scores 40.9% for Black across 43,527 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 1 on average, and 52.3% include an early material blunder (88 games at 1000).
The Mikenas Defense (A40) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. d4 Nc6.