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...from e4 to d4 . Ive had quite a good run with e4 but it occurs to me that i choose the quieter positional lines like the exchange variation of the lopez and the Bb5 against the Sicilian so i thought why not switch to a more positional set of moves and so i have embarked to learn d4. I have the basics down but im here to ask most d4 players if the could tell me there recommended lines against certain responses most notably the slav and semi slav , the QGD and the queens and Bogo indian. it would be greatly appreciated as i need somewhere to start focusing my studies. just the name of the variations will suffice but if you would like to put the move orders or diagrams that would be greatly appreciated Laughing Please and thank you

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this is the main line for the slav "i think" its this or some thing like this

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and the bogo indian is this

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thank you very much. 

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This is the kind of setup you want if you play d4.  d4, c4, Nc3, (e4 if you can.  If not, then e3 sometime after getting the bishop on c1 out), Nf3, Bf4 or g5, Bd3, Qc2, 0-0, Rfd1, and Rac1.  Usually gets you a good game.

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WHile 1. d4 seems to be more positional, you must be careful of the game bursting out into flames at any minute. Also, there are those stupid hypermodernists...grrr...

 

I like hypermodern openings just not playing against them (Because I always overextend or don't extend enough)

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im a pretty capable tactician so i think i can handle myself . i like to follow the rule that tactics flow from favorable positions so i tend to try and postpone  the sluggfest till the middle game unlike in say an Evans gambit line where black can easily face certain annihilation . I thought i would have more trouble against the hypermoderns then i do but im actually having more trouble against the slav 

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I strongly suggest that you buy the repetoire book Starting Out: 1 d4! by John Cox. It only has the main variations and avoids most of the sidelines, but nevertheless it is a good book if you want to play d4. I am an e4 player, but I find this book interesting.

The slav and semi-slav openings are solid openings with many dynamic, tactical lines. If you like slower, positional battles these may give you somewhat of a hard time!

I'll give you the main lines that the book recommends for the openings you listed, but to understand them, as well as to know more variations, see the illustrated games, and know the responses to more openings, you will have to buy the book!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Cox does not even cover the Queen's Indian, since 1 d4 2 c4 3 Nf3 is not really part of his repetoire. I think it is possible he might have mentioned the Bogo-Indian in here, but he did not give it a section. Besides, looking at the move order that kungfoodchef showed, he would not have needed to include it.

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On the other hand, the book is geared towards players rated 1600-1800 Elo...