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Réti Opening: Penguin Variation
Overview
Réti Opening: Penguin Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A09), 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.
It is reached after 5 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. Nf3 d5 2. c4 d4 3. Rg1.
The line refines Réti Opening: Advance Variation, which traces back to the root opening Zukertort Opening.
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- ECO code
- A09
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 5
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Statistics from Lichess
67 games · White 47.8% / Draw 6.0% / Black 46.3%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | |
| Nc6 | 19 | |
| Bg4 | 4 | |
| Nf6 | 3 | |
| g6 | 2 | |
| f6 | 1 | |
| h5 | 1 | |
| d3 | 1 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:39:21
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