Chess
In the following overview, we only look at frequently attainable positions where you use a system instead of rigid theory. All positions where you need to memorise a lot of sub-plays are discarded (e.g. Caro-Kann).
Attainable, flexible and systematic Openings
Catalan
- d4 Nf6, c4 e6, g3
London System
- Can be played regardless of what black does
Jobava-London
- less common than London, faster, more open
- d4, Nc3, Bf4
- queenside knight develops to c3 instead of the usual d2
Attainable, flexible and systematic Defenses
Petrov
- e4 e5, Nf3 Nf6
- transposes into 4 Knight's game with Nc3 Nc6
Indian
King's Indian
- Main line: d4 Nf6, c4 g6, Nc3 Bg7
Gambits
Slav
Further information
YouTube
- ChessPage1
- Levy
- Anna Cramling