Opening course · D04 to D05
Learn the Colle System
The Colle System starts with 1.d4 d5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.e3 e6 4.Bd3 c5 5.c3. A calm set-up with d4, e3, Bd3 and c3 that ends in one strong push, e4. With the famous bishop sacrifice on h7.
- You play White
- For beginners
- Rated about 600 to 2000
What you will learn
- 1 The idea 4 steps
- 2 Main line 17 steps
- 3 Key variations 4 steps
- 4 Traps 3 steps
- 5 Plans and middlegames 5 steps
- 6 Test yourself 12 steps
Key ideas
- e3, Bd3, c3, Nbd2 and castle.
- dxc5, then the e4 break.
- Qe2 backs up e5 and eyes h5.
Traps you will see
- The Greek gift Set by White
- The king walks out Set by White
- Too fast with e5 Set by Black
Model games
- Johannes Zukertort Joseph Blackburne London · 1883
Questions
Is the Colle System good for beginners?
Yes. It suits players from about 600 to 2000, and the course starts from the first move.
What are the first moves of the Colle System?
1.d4 d5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.e3 e6 4.Bd3 c5 5.c3.
How long is the course?
6 chapters with 45 steps, each played out on the board with your coach.
Which traps does the course cover?
- The Greek gift
- The king walks out
- Too fast with e5