Should a beginner play d4 or e4 first?

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 Slowmove = correct, and great rating in "fast move games". Bobby Fischer hated draws, usually played to win and played e4 almost always as a consequence...I think he knew what he was doing.

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Has knowledge of Berlin Ruy Lopez improved since Fischer days?

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kindaspongey wrote:

Has knowledge of Berlin Ruy Lopez improved since Fischer days?

 

One thousand fold, yes.