Normally I will advice beginners to play normal moves, and answer 1.d4 with 1...d5.
But as you want something rare, then try to look at the The Dutch: 1...f5.
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Most in line with the London and the Caro-Kann would be Slav Defense 1 d4 d5 2 c4 c6
Jan 14, 2023
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#4
I had the same question about a year ago and decided on the classical Dutch. I don’t have any regrets but in retrospect I might have better chosen a more common opening (like the semi Slav indeed since I play the London en the Scandi).
Jan 14, 2023
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#5
Hi! I would suggest you to play 1...d5 to meet 1.d4, and if 2.c4 then 2....c6. This way looks to me rather consistent with your repertoire, and on the other hand in the Slav/Semi-slave complex you could chose either positional or tactical -and theoretical- variations that could suit your need.
Additionally, you could virtually start all your games with premoving 1...c6
Good luck!
Jan 14, 2023
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#6
Since you like the Caro-Kann and intend to stick with it, have you considered answering 1. d4 with 1. ... c6?
That gives White the chance to transpose back into your Caro-Kann with 2. e4 d5, or if he plays 2. c4 you can either play a QGD Slav defense ot head towards a Modern Defense with 2. ... g6.
Jan 25, 2023
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Openings that control the middle are good. The example above is not a good one (correct me if im wrong)
Jan 25, 2023
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#9
FoolMate2222 skrev:
Openings that control the middle are good. The example above is not a good one (correct me if im wrong)
Although you are correct that controlling the center is good. 1.b3 is a respectable opening choice. Even though it does not follow the classical principle of controlling the center with pawns. It follows the hypermodern principle of indirectly controlling the center with piece play.
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I am 900 in rapid and blitz, I am consistent in 80% of my games in the opening, I always play the london as white and got really good at it, as black, I only know one opening and it’s against 1. e4, the caro kann. I like both and I want to stick with them, but I need an opening against 1. d4, I do not like to play mainline moves that just play basic chess (d5 or Nf6 and develop accordingly), I like to know the theory that most of my opponents don’t so I can get them in awkward positions for them but well known positions for me, like the caro kann. So what opening would you suggest for a beginners against 1. d4?