Yes.
Why is e4 so commonly played in the first move?
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can we find something so good in e4 that it does not exist in d4 or c4 or nf3 or nc3 or b3 or g3 or e3 or d3?
else, what makes it so popular among people that it is played most of the time as starting move?
please share your opinions!!! especially high rated or titled players so that we can learn from you, and think from a different perspective!!!
Jun 12, 2020
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#47
It's a matter of preference (sorry if this has been said before, I didn't read all of the comments).
yes ,but why is it preferred?
Jun 12, 2020
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#49
VIDYUTGANESH wrote:
yes ,but why is it preferred?
Because many e4 lines tend to be more exciting than other opening lines.
It's played by patzers who lack creativity and fear intuitive chess playing.
chessguy_888 wrote:
VIDYUTGANESH wrote:
yes ,but why is it preferred?
Because many e4 lines tend to be more exciting than other opening lines.
yes, but i am still not convinced! even d4 leads to good and interesting positions. for that matter, any move you play, might lead to an interesting game. it depends on the way you play the game.
Jun 12, 2020
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#52
Grandmasters like to play 1. e4 because the theory is extremely complex and full of ramifications. That is where the strength of the grandmaster is: deep opening preparation. Amateurs and newbies like to imitate grandmasters's games so they tend to open with e4 as well. However, I don't think this is a good idea for them, because 1. d4 openings, which are not so complex, tend to be a better option for those who are taking the first steps in the game.
Kasparov used to open with 1. d4 when he was a young grandmaster, paving his way into the world super elite. Only after he felt fully confident with his opening preparation he switched to 1. e4.
Jun 12, 2020
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#53
VIDYUTGANESH wrote:
chessguy_888 wrote:
VIDYUTGANESH wrote:
yes ,but why is it preferred?
Because many e4 lines tend to be more exciting than other opening lines.
yes, but i am still not convinced! even d4 leads to good and interesting positions. for that matter, any move you play, might lead to an interesting game. it depends on the way you play the game.
True, but I'm saying people may like the positions from an e4 line than another opening
Pliniov wrote:
Grandmasters like to play 1. e4 because the theory is extremely complex and full of ramifications. That is where the strength of the grandmaster is: deep opening preparation. Amateurs and newbies like to imitate grandmasters's games so they tend to open with e4 as well. However, I don't think this is a good idea for them, because 1. d4 openings, being not that complex, tend to be a better option for those who are taking the first steps in the game.
Kasparov used to open with 1. d4 when he was a young grandmaster, paving his way into the world super elite. Only after he felt fully confident with his opening preparation he switched to 1. e4.
Ok!
chessguy_888 wrote:
VIDYUTGANESH wrote:
chessguy_888 wrote:
VIDYUTGANESH wrote:
yes ,but why is it preferred?
Because many e4 lines tend to be more exciting than other opening lines.
yes, but i am still not convinced! even d4 leads to good and interesting positions. for that matter, any move you play, might lead to an interesting game. it depends on the way you play the game.
True, but I'm saying people may like the positions from an e4 line than another opening
Ok!
Jun 12, 2020
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#56
I'd also like to add the examples of Karpov and Korchnoi. When the effects of aging appeared and they felt tired of having to know infinite realms of theory, they switched from 1. e4 to 1. d4, because d4 openings are not so complex and some moves can be guessed by common sense during the course of the game.
Korchnoi was very open about it. During the 80's, he saind in an interview that he started to play 1. d4 because he got tired of keeping himself updated with the heavy theory of 1. e4.
nice examples,yes, i agree!
Because it is no-brainer 
what do you mean?
Jun 12, 2020
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#60
d4 is safer than e4 (and is very easy to see why, the e pawn is hanging in the latter), however it is prone to bad habits for beginners and the main problem is delaying development. That is why I believe e4 is slightly better for them.
I mean, I know something like the London seems like a good, safe choice, however if you tend to play 1.d4, then 2. c3, then 3. e3 because you remember the structure being like that then don't be surprised if you get crushed.
Keep in mind that the games in the database are master level games. In other words, people who very rarely break opening principles (and if they do, they have a very good reason to do so). Thus, they know how to play 1.d4 or 1.Nf3 or 1.c4 or sometimes the dubious openings. Beginners should avoid these (with the exception of d4), unless they invested some time in learning the theory of the opening.