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- Zukertort Opening A04
- Zukertort Opening A06
- Réti Opening A09
- Anglo-Slav Variation, Bogoljubow Variation A12
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Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, Bogoljubow Variation
Overview
Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, Bogoljubow Variation is a named branch in the Flank Openings group of chess theory, classified under ECO A12.
The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.
The line arises from 6 plies — specifically the moves 1. Nf3 d5 2. c4 c6 3. b3 Bf5.
In the opening tree, this line branches off from Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, part of the broader Zukertort Opening system.
It continues primarily into one named line, Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, Bogoljubow Variation.
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- ECO code
- A12
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 6
- Direct variations
- 1
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Statistics from Lichess
31,254 games · White 51.0% / Draw 6.3% / Black 42.8%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bb2 | 22,643 | |
| g3 | 4,615 | |
| d3 | 2,273 | |
| e3 | 619 | |
| Nc3 | 294 | |
| d4 | 281 | |
| Ba3 | 198 | |
| Nh4 | 140 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:41:24
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