The Colle is a solid, reliable system of development based on the popular opening move 1 d4. One of its major advantages is that although the system is very easy to learn and play, it leads to exciting middlegame positions. This book examines the fundamentals of the Colle, elaborating on the crucial early moves and ideas for both sides.

The Colle is a solid, reliable system of development based on the popular opening move 1 d4. A major selling point is that although the system is very easy to learn and play it leads to complex, exciting middlegame positions where White often launches a violent attack against Black's king.

The Colle is a particular favourite amongst club players, but is often also seen at grandmaster level