colle system

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What does colle system mean?

A Closed Game system in chess, characterized by white developing the center pawns to d4 and e3, king's knight is to f3, the king's bishop to d3, and the queen's bishop's pawn to c3.

Where does colle system come from?

Named after Belgian chess master Edgard Colle.

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