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Is e4 better than d4

The only really bad opening moves in Chess are 1.f3,1.h4 and 1.g4.

1.Nh3 and 1.Na3 are somewhat dubious but playable moves.

There is no objective best move. It depends on the opponent. That is all you need to know.
Now in the levels like below 2000 . e4 is better because it takes intiative and it's somewhat all of us know in common . while d4 is very positional move. you have to get more positional knowledge . and it's hard to learn . you should have fide rating of 1800 or higher to get positional knowledge, if you start 1200 or 1300 you will get nothing .
E- Elephant
D- Donkey

An elephant is stronger than a donkey, but a donkey can kick a human hard.
It depends on what you study, both moves lead to deep theoretical lines; play whatever you are most comfortable with.

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