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A11

Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, with g3

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Overview

Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, with g3 is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A11), 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. c4 c6 2. Nf3 d5 3. g3 Nf6 4. Bg2 dxc4.

The line refines Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, with g3, which traces back to the root opening English Opening.

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ECO code
A11
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
8
Parent
Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, with g3

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Statistics from Lichess

128,481 games · White 52.3% / Draw 6.0% / Black 41.6%

MovesGamesW / D / B
O-O79,093
a419,891
Na311,020
Qc210,089
Ne53,887
Nc32,888
Qa4652
b3507

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

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