Puzzles from the London System
Rating 934Black to move. Mate in one.
Puzzle
Black to move. Mate in one.
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London System
White plays d4, Bf4, e3 and c3 against almost anything. The set-up is easy to learn, which is why it is so common at club level.
- 1. d4 d5 2. Bf4
- Chosen by White
- 2,219 puzzles
- Average rating 1420
The position after 1. d4 d5 2. Bf4
What London System puzzles look like
Counted from 2,219 puzzlesThe fork is the most common tactic in London System puzzles, in 14% of them. 31% end in checkmate. The average puzzle rating is 1420.
Most common tactics
Ideas in the London System
- The same set-up every gamePawns on d4, e3 and c3, the bishop on f4, knights on f3 and d2.
- The e5 squareA knight on e5 supported by the bishop on f4 is the base of White’s kingside attack.
- Watch b2After the bishop leaves c1, ...Qb6 attacks the b2 pawn. Know your answer before it happens.