The Colle (Starting Out Series) [Paperback]

'Simply masterful'
Grandmaster Glenn Flear reviewing Palliser's "Tango!" for "New In Chess."
'Palliser is an admirably reliable guide.'
"British Chess Magazine's "review of Palliser's" Bb5 Sicilian,"
'The first books I browse when I go to the bookstore.'
"Chess Cafe "reviewing the "Starting Out" series.

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 where White often launches a violent attack against Black's king. The Colle is a particular favourite amongst club players, but is also seen at grandmaster level; perhaps its most well-known exponents are the former World Championship Candidate Artur Yusupov and the twice World Junior Champion Shakhriyar Mamedyarov. This book is a further addition to Everyman's best-selling "Starting Out" series, which has been acclaimed for its original approach to tackling chess openings. International Master Richard Palliser examines the fundamentals of the Colle, elaborating on the crucial early moves and ideas for both sides in a way that is often neglected in other texts. The reader is helped throughout with a plethora of notes, tips and warnings highlighting the vital characteristics of the Colle and of opening play in general. "Starting Out: The Colle" is a perfect guide for improving players and those new to this opening. Written by a Colle expert, it covers everything you need to know after 1 d4 d5. It concentrates on the basic principles of the opening, and is ideal for improvers, club players and tournament players.

Richard Palliser is a young English International Master who is quickly carving out a reputation as a skilled and prolific chess writer. His previous works for Everyman Chess include The Bb5 Sicilian and Tango!, both of which were warmly received by the critics and chess public alike.