What is the best first move in a chess game

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You can either go e4 or d4 to get the center

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computer moves:

1. e4 +0.51

2. Nf3 +0.28

3. D4 +0.27

4. e3 +0.25

5. Nc3 +0.23

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c4 is another interesting option that I've played a few times

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i play d4 and i do queen gambit

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One of the legal moves is preferable...

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This is just my favorite opening move

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1. Nf3 has the highest win % for first moves as white in the database.
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Thank you

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Polish opening is also fun

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f4 or c4, either as black/white depending on situation. You ever feel ur f pawn or c pawn stuck, then use c4 or f4.