I've been playing 1.d4 for the longest time. It's just my personal preference, and I guess I like the types of positions that can arise better. However, people often ask me why I play 1.d4, and I can never seem to give them a good explanation. It got me wondering what the characteristic differences are.
For example, I've been told that 1.e4 leads to more open positions and 2.d4 more closed positions, but I don't think that's necessarily true.
Maybe the combination of d4+c4 to control the center is less weakening than the combination of e4+f4, so 1.d4 allows you to better fight for the center from the wing.
Maybe 1.d4 doesn't help you develop your kingside, so your development and attack might take more time.
Any thoughts on the differences and characteristics of these opening moves would be appreciated, thanks!
For example, I've been told that 1.e4 leads to more open positions and 2.d4 more closed positions, but I don't think that's necessarily true.
Maybe the combination of d4+c4 to control the center is less weakening than the combination of e4+f4, so 1.d4 allows you to better fight for the center from the wing.
Maybe 1.d4 doesn't help you develop your kingside, so your development and attack might take more time.
Any thoughts on the differences and characteristics of these opening moves would be appreciated, thanks!