Originally posted by nimzo5
The problem with this no "theory" thing is that at lower levels theory is pretty much irrelevant in the face of tactics and basic principles. Then at the higher levels where theory matters, the Colle needs dentures.
yes but it teaches basic patterns, without the need for extensive theory, Colle v the
Kings Indian, Colle v the Queens Indian, Colle v the Dutch, Colle v the Chigorin, Colle
v the Slav etc , one will enter the game with at least an idea of how to proceed, what is
more one can play it as black against all known systems with the exception of 1.e4 and
some 'irregular openings'. The average patzer like me has no pretensions, I know that
tactics decide the game, but at least i wont get wasted in the opening and I have a
versatile and flexible system around which i can build a repertoire instead of playing
every single game differently, with a different opening each time, which is what
happens at present. There is no need to talk of grandmaster openings or the latest
theory, the majority of patzers are happy to reach 1900-2000 if they can and dont want
to study opening theory for the rest of their lives.