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An evolving community d4 opening repertoire for White
Building a 1.d4 repertoire provides a foundation of solid, strategic play, often leading to rich positional battles rather than immediate tactical chaos. This evolving guide covers White's primary systems—such as the Queen's Gambit and London System—helping you control the center and transition into favorable middlegames. Explore the variations below to construct a reliable opening toolkit against any Black defense.
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This page is part of the Chess Openings Guide — Learn how to start the game reliably without memorising theory — develop smoothly, fight for the centre, keep your king safe, and reach playable middlegames you actually understand.