Chess opening · ECO D04
Queen's Pawn Game: Colle System
The Queen's Pawn Game: Colle System starts 1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e3. It ranks #133 of the 174 openings on this site by how often rated players on Lichess reach it.
Move by move
- 1. d4White pushes the d-pawn two squares to d4, staking a claim in the center.
- 1... d5Black pushes the d-pawn two squares to d5, staking a claim in the center.
- 2. Nf3White develops the kingside knight to f3.
- 2... Nf6Black develops the kingside knight to f6.
- 3. e3White advances the e-pawn to e3.
What players choose next, by rating
The three most common Black moves from this position in rated Lichess games, grouped by the rating of the player making the move. Among players rated under 1200, the most popular next move is Nc6; among players rated 2000 and up, it is e6.
| Rating | Most common | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | Nc6 36% | Bg4 25% | e6 20% |
| 1200–1399 | Nc6 23% | Bg4 22% | e6 21% |
| 1400–1599 | e6 27% | Bg4 21% | Nc6 17% |
| 1600–1799 | e6 28% | Bg4 26% | Bf5 12% |
| 1800–1999 | e6 28% | Bg4 21% | Bf5 15% |
| 2000 and up | e6 23% | Bf5 22% | c6 17% |
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