I never, ever open 1. d4, and when someone plays it against me (OTB) I think I might actually physically cringe. (I've never asked my opponents if this is true, strangely enough.)
With that in mind, I simply have to vote for e4.
I never, ever open 1. d4, and when someone plays it against me (OTB) I think I might actually physically cringe. (I've never asked my opponents if this is true, strangely enough.)
With that in mind, I simply have to vote for e4.
I suppose my beloved 1. c4 is not an option either, so I will vote for 1. d4. I especially like playing the White side of the King's Indian, Four Pawns Attack.
E4 definately
I always liked the direct approach better, go for the K-side !
Q-side attack somehow feels like a detour.
[edit] ps. there is an option that shows the opening statisctics.
move |number | white wins | draw | Black wins
e4
"Just say no to d4."
That just shows how much you do not understand the opening and how much you underestimate it. Both openings are equally good.
Both 1. e4 and 1. d4 start out with zero. Say which one is your favorite and one point will be added to it. By September the winner will be announced.