Réti Opening: Reversed Blumenfeld Gambit

ECO A09

Move order

1. Nf3 d5 2. c4 d4 3. e3 c5 4. b4

Réti Opening: Reversed Blumenfeld Gambit (A09)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