Today we will go over the 3 best options to beat 1.d4. These openings have names but more importantly they have ideas. D4 is predicated on a structural approach to controlling the center. There are different ways of dealing with center control. You can choose to fight back with D5. A battle to see who can maintain the central squares. You can also ignore this advantage. Opting for rapid development allows your opponent to take space but allows you to castle in up to 4 moves. Finally you can try to attack your opponents center control directly. No matter what you choose this video will help you!

0:00-0:32 How to beat 1.d4
0:33-7:16 The Queens Gambit Declined
7:17-13:14 The Kings Indian
13:15-17:55 The Old Benoni
17:56-18:33 The big Secret