How to Answer 1.d4 in CC by Bo Bredenhof Last month I discussed my experiences in how to answer 1.e4. This time I will talk about different answers to 1.d4. I have tried many different opening variations over the years. I believe I started with 1...d5, with the Tartakower Defense as my main variation. This is very solid, and GM Adams has had a lot of success with it in OTB games. There is a problem of course; White do not have to comply. He often chooses the Exchange variation or the Bf4 QGD, just to mention two common alternatives. Both of these can be very difficult for Black to handle; and are more solid for White. The winning chances for Black are small in these variations. I … [Read more...]