Concept

Opening system

You might say: system opening, setup opening

A system opening is a recurring setup designed to remain usable across many possible replies, such as the Réti or Colle systems.

What it does

Offers a reusable structure while adapting the move order to the opponent's choices.

Ask

Which setup remains sound after the opponent chooses a different reply?

What to look for

1. Recurring setup on the board
2. Move order adapting to the opponent's choices

Sources

1. C. Kimball, Chess Openings, Opening classificationsA “System” opening refers to an opening
2. Irving Chernev, Logical Chess: Move by Move, annotated game collection

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