After 1.d4, best defense to learn for the beginner?
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When I started learning openings as a strong beginner, I favored Indian defenses and the Sicilian. I won a lot of games, but my positional understanding was set back until I learned to play the Slav and Semi-Slav. I recommend that beginners play 1.e4 for 100 games, then 1.d4 for 100 more. From the Black side, both of these moves should be met with the same for 100 games. The number 100 is arbitrary and means "extensive experience."