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Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, New York System
Overview
Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, New York System is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A12), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
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 8 plies — specifically the moves 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. c4 c6 3. b3 d5 4. Bb2 Bf5.
The line refines Zukertort Opening, which traces back to the root opening Zukertort Opening.
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- ECO code
- A12
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 8
- Parent
- Zukertort Opening
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Statistics from Lichess
71,140 games · White 48.2% / Draw 7.3% / Black 44.6%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| g3 | 36,111 | |
| d3 | 19,101 | |
| e3 | 10,510 | |
| d4 | 1,338 | |
| Nh4 | 1,188 | |
| cxd5 | 963 | |
| Nc3 | 724 | |
| Bxf6 | 563 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:41:37
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