D00-D02

London System

About This Opening

The London System (1.d4, 2.Bf4 or 2.Nf3/3.Bf4) is a solid opening system where White develops the same way regardless of Black's setup. Popular at club level for its low theoretical requirements.

Famous Games

  • Kramnik vs Aronian, 2018
  • Carlsen vs various opponents (frequent use in rapid/blitz)