Chess Openings·Réti Opening
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Flank Opening

Réti Opening

1.Nf3 d5 2.c4

Step through

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The centre is handed over on purpose and shot at from a distance. The move order is kept loose so several set-ups stay available. Of the four central squares, pawns stand on d5. Nothing has been captured yet. Neither side has castled yet.

The position

Length
3 moves
To move
Black
Legal replies
29
Minor pieces out
White 1 · Black 0
Material
level
Castling rights left
KQkq
FEN
rnbqkbnr/ppp1pppp/8/3p4/2P5/5N2/PP1PPPPP/RNBQKB1R b KQkq c3 0 2

Move by move

Each move spelled out: which piece went from where to where.

  1. 1.Nf3White: Knight g1f3
  2. 1d5Black: Pawn d7d5
  3. 2.c4White: Pawn c2c4

Nearby lines

first 2 moves shared

Common questions

QWhat are the moves of Réti Opening?

1.Nf3 d5 2.c4

QWhich family does it belong to?

Flank Opening — First moves other than e4 and d4, aiming at the centre from the wing.

QWho is to move next?

After 3 moves it is Black to move.