the London Opening

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf chess opening
gptkbp:associated_with Mikhail Botvinnik
gptkbp:criticism lack of ambition
gptkbp:developsStrategiesFor bishop on f4
gptkbp:evaluates unprepared opponents
over-the-board play
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the London Opening
gptkbp:is_a tournament play
gptkbp:is_a_key_player_in gptkb:World_Chess_Championship
online chess
many amateur players
gptkbp:is_a_place_for players who dislike theory
gptkbp:is_a_popular_spot_for positional play
rapid and blitz formats
casual games
strategic maneuvering
players seeking a solid game
players who want to avoid sharp tactics.
gptkbp:is_a_way_to theoretical traps
gptkbp:is_characterized_by 1.d4 d5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Bf4
Bf4
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:the_London_System
online tournaments
various defenses
club tournaments
a safe choice
c3 and Nbd2
gptkbp:is_known_for strategic ideas
its pawn structure
create a strong center
gptkbp:is_open_to various pawn structures
gptkbp:is_part_of modern chess repertoire
gptkbp:is_popular_among amateur players
other openings
club players
gptkbp:is_used_in new players
chess literature
top-level play
white pieces
training for beginners
quick development
sharp lines of other openings
theoretical battles
gptkbp:leads closed positions
the Colle System
gptkbp:notableGames developing the dark-squared bishop early
developing the knight to f3
gptkbp:novelty opponents in blitz games
gptkbp:popularActivities controlling the e5 square
gptkbp:previousName gptkb:London
gptkbp:repertoire many chess coaches
gptkbp:servingTemperature gptkb:the_Slav_Defense
gptkbp:suitableFor solid and flexible
gptkbp:transferFee other openings
gptkbp:variant gptkb:London_System
Queen's Pawn Opening
gptkbp:was_a_response_to 1.d4