why is d4 more popular than e4 - Chess Forums

greenibex

Feb 16, 2016

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#1

is it because e4 is scared of the sicilian

Martin_Stahl

Feb 16, 2016

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#2

I'm pretty sure e4 is still the more popular opening choice in general.

kareldevries

Feb 16, 2016

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#3

Totally understandable! With e4 the chance white can play the incredible Blackmar Diemer Gambit is much smaller :-)

hataa

Feb 16, 2016

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#4

hello

greenibex

Sep 25, 2017

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#5

e4 wins by test

pawn8888

Sep 25, 2017

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#6

I use the 'English', which is c4, then bring the knight up under it. It's a good opening as far as I'm concerned.

pawn8888

Sep 26, 2017

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#7

I think I see E4 a lot more than D4. E4 strikes me a being sort of a move a scared person would make. Sometimes a new opening is more interesting and when you're playing white a little advantage.