Of course it doesn't lose, but it's also a pretty useless move. 1.c3 e5 2.d4 only becomes a QGD and 1.c3 c5 2.d4 only becomes a Slav if black cooperates by taking and then playing ...d5. Why would he do that?
Your first line looks pretty reasonable (and boring) except when I see the diagram I think "what is that pawn on c3 doing there?"
Why do you want to play 1.c3? What do you expect from it?
I am preparing a suprise opening for a small tournament (of quite weak players like me; around 1500). Does anybody have any experience with this opening? I have serious doubts due to knight development (c3 square is occupied).
Is this (short) variation with d5 correct?
What about c3 e5? I am really afraid of e4 after c3 e5 d4.
In c3 c5 d4 etc. becomes Slav?
Please, tell me some traps or interesting variations!