Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, Bled Variation

ECO A12

Move order

1. Nf3 d5 2. b3 Nf6 3. Bb2 g6 4. c4 c6

Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, Bled Variation (A12)abcdefgh12345678

Ideas

ECO A covers irregular and flank openings—systems that skip the main e4/d4 fight early. White develops a knight and keeps flexible transpositions into d4 or c4 setups. This entry tracks a longer branch in the opening tree. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.

Play this opening against Maia