Is d4 better than e4

D4 is quite tactical but I personaly use e4 but what ever you think fits your style then use it

1. D4

=P

no we should discuss why choclate cherry milk shakes are underrated

It's possible to play at Carlsen's level with either, that's all you really need to know.

man im telling its pure awesomeness...

the dark tones of real choclate ice cream mixed with the sweet cherry is just really epitome of awesomeness.

What's better? Chocolate cherry milk shakes or Fischer?

The Chocolate cherry milk shake. I would never put Fisher in my mouth, even if he was still alive.

But still, chocolate is better.

Let this thread alive. it worths to be to the end of the century!

On a practical basis [ current results] 1. d5 is better.

However since both end in a draw with best play--they are equal.

[as is 1. c3 a draw with best play]

1. d5 is an illegal move?  (Or can pawns no advance 3 squares on their first move now?)

I agree with you Ponzi, 1.c3 is probably better than 1.d4 or 1.e4, due to the sneaky nature of it.

Yes, 1. d5 is an illegal move. 

1. c3 can  lead to a semi trap

I'm baffled by the fact that nobody mentioned 1.g4 yet.

It loses after 1......e6 2.f3

When it's played after e4.

ok, here's an argument in favour of d4.

What does d4 do? Prevents ...e5.

e4? they can play ...d5 at move 1. Wrecking white's centre.

So in terms of what squares it securely controls, d4 wins.

But 1.d4 doesn't prevent 1..c5.

1.Nf3 on the other hand prevents both e5 and g5.
1.Nf3 wins.

1. Nf3 doesn't prevent 1.. c5 either, and everyone knows that 1.. c5 is very strong. so i argue for 1. b4 as the best.