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The Colle System Brilliancy

Edgar Colle vs John O'Hanlon

The Colle System Brilliancy

1930
Nice
Intermediate

Colle demonstrates his eponymous system perfectly, sacrificing a bishop for a devastating kingside attack in 20 moves.

Result: 1-0 - Black resigned

Pro tip: Visualize each move in your mind before revealing the position.

Reveal position every
39 moves

Key Moments

  • #22Bxh7+! The Greek Gift sacrifice
  • #24Ng5+! The king hunt continues
  • #38Qb3+ - Mate is unstoppable. Black resigned.