Queen's Pawn Game · D05
Colle System, Traditional Colle
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. e3 c5 4. Bd3 d5 5. c3
In the centre, White holds d4 while Black holds d5.
The first 4 moves, explained
- 1. d4 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling e5, and frees the bishop and queen.
- 1... Nf6 Develops the knight to f6, eyeing d5 and e4.
- 2. Nf3 Develops the knight to f3, eyeing d4 and e5. It also props up the d4 pawn. Theory calls this the Knights Variation.
- 2... e6 Supports the centre, adding control of d5.
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