Jan '00 Update
Trompowsky
AS106: The unusual 2...d6 Here White can possibly try a pure Tromp approach with 3.Bxf6, but it makes sense to go for a quick e4, as Black is unlikely to react with ...d5. Here Black is severely punished for overambitious play.
AS108 A very interesting sideline of the 2...c5 Tromp is 3.Nc3 when the game takes on a Sicilian character. Both players tend to go hell for leather at the opposing kings. Often it is a case of survival of the fastest.
AS107 Here we see White demonstrating what a total liability the e-pawn can become in certain circumstances. Even if White fails to win this pawn, he will be able to open lines against the Black king with a timely f3.
Pseudo-Trompowsky
AS109 An early Nd2 is a good way of avoiding many of the the main lines of the Tromp. White can build up a solid yet aggressive position with ease.
AS110 Yet another gambited b-pawn. You can bet that when White is in an aggressive mood in the d-Pawn Specials, the first casualty of war is frequently the b2 pawn. The time and effort taken to win this pawn is often more trouble than it's worth.
London System
AS111 A flexible White approach. In the following game, White invites Black to set up the classic King`s Indian Attack formation, which is more often seen in the French defence. White manages to bring Black's house tumbling down with a timely f3.
AS112: Simple Chess There are days when your opponent seems determined to throw the kitchen sink at you from an early stage. Against such madmen, the London System is an excellent choice...
Colle System
AS114 One of the most annoying ways Black can counter White's Kingside initiative is to plonk a knight on e4, where it blunts the power of White's light squared bishop. The following game is a very nice example of how White can cross Black's plans.
AS115 Sometimes your opponent can be goaded into launching an over ambitious early sacrificial attack, in the hope that you will not be able to put the ball in the back of the net. As we shall see, this is a very double edged sword.
Torre Attack
AS113 When Black reacts with a solid central strategy against the d-Pawn Specials, then it is often possible to transpose into other more 'main line' openings at your discretion. If Black fails to adjust to the new situation quickly, he can soon find himself well out of his depth.