Editorial Reviews:
Everything you need to know about the Colle opening, one of White's most dependable openings, is covered in this guide. The Colle is a Queen's pawn opening with possibilities for a kingside attack that has attracted the attention of players such as Anand, Svidler and Yusupov. Author Gary Lane explains the ideas behind the Colle, discusses all the important variations, explaining the key plans and ideas to make it easy for those who have limited time to study. Ultimately, the Colle is easy to learn but difficult to beat.The book covers the tricks and traps in the opening for both sides and the basic plan and strategies using model games.Since winning the Commonwealth Championship, Gary Lane has established himself as a prominent figure on the European tournament circuit. He has written over a dozen books, including the popular titles 'Victory in the Opening' and 'A Guide to Attacking Chess'.