Recommendations on learning the Colle System

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MorphysMayhem

Jul 6, 2020

#21

I used to play the colle extensively (decades ago). It is not a bad opening, but as a “system” opening you need to be careful about not allowing yourself to become victim to stereotype thinking. Also your opponent will be able to predict most of your moves. I think the colle is a useful opening, not too bad, not outstanding- but I would go for something else against a few black responses. I recall really never liking it against the King’s Indian too much. I never felt like I achieved anything out of the opening.

The London System is currently what the colle was a few decades ago.

NotYourAveragePlayer

Jul 7, 2020

#22

@Motphys-Revenge I have started trying out the Colle. It is very solid and extremely difficult to get into a losing position out of the opening. From that point I can see the attraction but it must be said that Black seems to equalise without any effort whatsoever. Black has to make some serious mistakes to end up in a bad position e.g. a bad Stonewall or Pillsbury-attack type of position.

I still haven't faced the King's Indian. What are your impressions of the following way of playing for White.