Mikenas–Carls Variation — 1.Nf3 d5 2.c4 c6 3.e3/3.d4

Opening summary

Flexible anti‑Slav setup via Réti move-order; can transpose into Slav or Queen’s Gambit structures.

Typical moves: 1.Nf3 d5 2.c4 c6 3.e3 or 3.d4

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