Beginner
11 min
The London System
Learn to build the London System while still answering your opponent’s moves.
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Why take this lesson?
A system gives your pawns and pieces familiar places. There are fewer moves to memorise, but you must still watch every move your opponent makes.
What you will learn
- A structure rather than one fixed line
- The usual London System setup
- Why the London setup works
- The setup prepares a pawn push
From understanding to practice
Work through the lesson step by step: discover an idea, study the positions and check your understanding with the lesson’s exercises. Explanations and feedback help you understand the decisions, not just memorise moves.