Catalan vs Ragozin

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PoisonDartFrogPlayz

Which is the better line of the Queens Gambit: The Catalan or Ragozin? Even though they are different color openings, they are extremely good for their respective color. Which is better though?

Cobra2721

Dont know any D4 D5 theory sorry

PaulyD81

Isn't Ragozin variation black's choice when in the 3 knights variation? And catalan (g3) is typically white's choice, right?

PaulyD81

When playing 1.d4 d5 i like QGD: Semi Slav personally, easy to learn and very very common opening to face in my experience. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-Slav_Defense 

imanueltantodaud

Have you checked here as well?
https://www.chess.com/openings
https://www.chess.com/openings/Catalan-Opening

terribletamarin

The Catalan is an opening for White, the Ragozin for Black. Both are top tier openings. That means Ragozin equalises with best play and the catalan gives White chances for small pressure.