Response to 1. d4 similar to Caro-Kann?
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I think most people who open with d4 are not looking to transpose to an e4 opening (such as the Caro-Kann). Of course, if you enjoy playing the Caro-Kann, it's not a terrible thing to do -- I just wouldn't expect to see 1. d4 c6 2. e4 very often, at least from people (computers will transpose, as they of course don't have preferences the same way people do).
Well according to the chessgames.com database e4 is played almost exclusively.
No, that's not how the chess.com database works. The number it shows is the number of times the position after 1.d4 c6 2.e4 occurred, but that also includes the 1.e4 move order!
Personally I don't really see the point of 1.d4 c6, it's just giving White more options.
c6 is playable. It gives the option of the Caro-Kann or (which is his favourite option) the Slav Defence (which is the closest thing to a queenside Caro-Kann).