The Killer Colle-Zukertort System

The Colle-Zukertort System has long been a popular weapon at all levels in club, tournament and online chess. White's simple set-up is easy to grasp, making it an ideal opening for the player with limited study time, but most certainly doesn't lack aggressive intent.

White will often look to attack on the kingside, sometimes with a rook lift and the double bishop sacrifice on h7 and g7 is the Colle-Zukertort player’s ideal blow. That trap is thoroughly explained in this repertoire for White, which emphasises all the key motifs, while also demonstrating how White should respond should Black, after 1 d4 d5, deviate from the main line of 2 Nf3 Nf6 3 e3 e6 4 Bd3.

• A complete repertoire for White after 1 d4 d5 2 Nf3
• An easy-to-play opening system for the club and online player
• A simple-to-learn set-up offering good attacking chances

IM Richard Palliser is a highly experienced player who has often done well in the British Championship, finishing third in 2019.  He has worked with Gawain Jones, edited CHESS Magazine since 2012, and written many books and courses, including the bestselling The Complete Chess Workout and, with Simon Williams, The Iron English.