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A12

Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, Bogoljubow Variation

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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
Parent
Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, Bogoljubow Variation
Direct variations
1

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Statistics from Lichess

31,254 games · White 51.0% / Draw 6.3% / Black 42.8%

MovesGamesW / D / B
Bb222,643
g34,615
d32,273
e3619
Nc3294
d4281
Ba3198
Nh4140

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:41:24

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Variations (1)