05 Apr 07
It's very boring to play. You might win a bunch of games with a K-side attack, especially against weaker opponents... but most of your wins will look the same. After a few dozen games you'll realize you're pretty much playing the same game over and over - which is the opposite of fun, no matter how good your results are,
06 Apr 07
Originally posted by RabbitColdThe advantage of the London System (1 d4 2 Nf3 3 Bf4) is that it is playable against any normal defensive scheme. The Colle doesn't work too well against the King's Indian Defense or the Dutch Defense.
Which do you think would give me more fighting chances: the Colle Zukertort or the London System. I am also thinking about playing the bishops opening if I decide to play e4 instead of d4 first.
If play begins 1 d4 d5 2 Nf3 Nf6, then I recommend the Colle with 3 e3. Against other move orders you might have better chances with the London System.
06 Apr 07
Originally posted by RabbitColdThe openings you are talking about are "systemopenings" and are usually played by players have no time or inclination to study theory. If this is the case I would say the Colle is a better choice. Overall to improve your chess you should play main-line openings as here you are playing the best moves...hence why they are main line. it will also imrove your generall chess playing ability playing opening like the Ruy Lopez!
Which do you think would give me more fighting chances: the Colle Zukertort or the London System. I am also thinking about playing the bishops opening if I decide to play e4 instead of d4 first.
