1.Nf3 D5

After reading through a rather...gruesume thread regarding opening variation, I came to the realization that I know pretty much nothing other than than the very basics (don't move too many pawns, castle, don't move your queen unless you have to, that stuff). So I went and looked at what I usually play as white for my opening repetoire. I found that other than 1.e4, this opening is the only other common one that I enjoy playing. I was wondering if we could have a discussion about it, what it is, advantages, disadvantages, common lines, things to look out for, theory, etc..., I think having a solid understanding of openings is something I've neglected and any imput would be helpful

funny is, yesterday i opened a similar thread :) ...not exactly the same...but discusses one of the continuations. anyway...this is a solid setup for white, but still too early to name, it depends on the follow up. you may go for d4 and c4, playing catalan setup...or you may choose d3 Nd2 e4, Kings indian attack setup...or c4 getting into some reti/double fianchetto opening... just a matter of taste

Not quite sure what it is yet, it could turn out reti or more likely a KIA or even Catalan. Too early to tell yet.

I usually like to castle after this or push a pawn. I personally like the idea of having the fianchetto bishop because it seems like having one tends to give alot of opportunity for a discovered attack or fork. I do find myself cramped alot on my kingside tho.

Could you explain what you mean by an h-pawn hack? I can go and look at my played games to find what you describe

is it just me this appears blank to

This opening gives up direct center control for a lead in devolpment, with the hopes of striking back with the minor pieces, regaining the center. You should play this opening aggressively, uing the lead in devlopment to attack immdiately.

Duly noted. Does anyone else +1 this or have anything to capitalize on it?