If you picked d4 the computers and Gary Kasparov agree with you. Contesting for immediate control of the center is a good strategy. The world strongest player did it four times and could only draw. However since this is Rashid Nezhmetdinov its not the center you care about at this time.
1 e4 e5
2 Nf3 Nc6
3 Bb5 Nf6
4 O-O Nxe4
5 Re1 Nd6
6 your next move
