From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Edgard Colle ( Ghent , May 18 , 1897 – Ghent , April 20 , 1932 ) was a Belgian chess master, who pioneered the chess opening termed the Colle System. The Colle System , 1. d4 d5, 2. Nf3 Nf6, 3. e3 followed by Bd3,