look at that 53%. against exchange french
1400 player, need a good opening to combat e4

Sicilian, Pirc, E5, Scandanavian, Nimzowitsch defense, etc
Point is that there are a lot of sound replies to E4, and as such look through them and see which ideas you like best.

Speaking as a similar-rated rapid player to the OP, I have tried out the different responses and found that the Sicilian was my favourite. I get a surprising amount of 2. Bc4 (Bowdler attack - worth a look) where white risks trapping their bishop, and I just find the flow of the main lines feel quite natural.

French defense is pretty good. Of course, they won't always (almost never) play the main lines, and the exchange is boring but I guess you learn how to spice up bad positions. Usually they play advance, which I think is actually better for black.

French defense is pretty good. Of course, they won't always (almost never) play the main lines, and the exchange is boring but I guess you learn how to spice up bad positions. Usually they play advance, which I think is actually better for black.
I doubt there is a main line french, although the classical is what you can call the main line...

French defense is pretty good. Of course, they won't always (almost never) play the main lines, and the exchange is boring but I guess you learn how to spice up bad positions. Usually they play advance, which I think is actually better for black.
Btw you started talking like Ginger GM xDDD That's one more
If you want to stick to the big 4, the French is the most straight forward and thematic overall. You could also consider the petrov which would cut out most white gambits, the Ruy, Scotch, Italian, etc.
@Tdrev same I learned how to grind against it and I grind well to say the least
im not really a good grinder but when you face the exchange in incredible many games you gotta end up learning something
but yeah only pick the lines you want to play. if you start using an opening but liked another opening more, the regret will slowly creep in on you

@Tdrev same I learned how to grind against it and I grind well to say the least
im not really a good grinder but when you face the exchange in incredible many games you gotta end up learning something
I play this line:
that's generally how I grind if my opponents plays that simply, then I plan Ne4 and hopefully a Kingside attack:
and if they try to prevent me from continuing my plan

https://chessmood.com/course/nightmare-of-rossolimo I recommend Sicilian Rossolimo, check out the course
https://chessmood.com/course/nightmare-of-rossolimo I recommend Sicilian Rossolimo, check out the course
That's not really a choice black can make. Also he would have to know a lot of other mainline sicilian lines as well as a mess of anti sicilians as well.

I say as a 1400, and former 1500, the caro kaan is goated because no one knows how to play againts e4, c6, d4, d5, e5, c5

If you want an offbeat opening without tons of theory, take a look at the Czech Pirc. The YouTube channel "NM Robert Ramirez" has a playlist of 4 videos that do a nice job of setting out the ideas and plans involved. This is important for sutdying any opening: learn the ideas behind the moves and the plans you are trying to execute instead of trying to memorize moves. NM Ramirez does this very well.