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Is catalan a good opening for 1700 player

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RogerCarpentier
May 28, 2025
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Hello I am wondering if Catalan could be a strong opening for white for someone in the 1700 elo range

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medelpad
May 28, 2025
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#2
yes
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JeromeDubreuil
Jun 18, 2025
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#3

Yes it can be good for low elo player

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DoYouLikeCurry
Jun 18, 2025
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#4
Unfortunately because I hate d4 it’s a very strong opening at all levels
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Daniel08s
Jul 2, 2025
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#5

What is the recommendation to follow up if black plays C5 after D4?

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Daniel08s
Jul 2, 2025
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#6

Thanks @ryry! I'll check them out

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trungc767
Jul 2, 2025
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#7

Yes