Réti Opening (A11–A14)

ECO A09. A chess opening with 32 known variations.

The variations below diverge from the first move, so each has its own page with the full move order, the position it reaches, and a Stockfish evaluation.

All 17 lines can be practised free in the browser: pick a variation, walk it move by move in Learn mode, then drill it from memory until you can play it without prompting.

All 17 variations of the Réti Opening

• Anglo-Slav Variation, Gurevich System A111. c4 c6 2. Nf3 d5 3. e3 Nf6 4. Nc3 Nbd7
• Anglo-Slav Variation, Gurevich System A111. c4 c6 2. Nf3 d5 3. e3 Nf6 4. Nc3 Nbd7
• Anglo-Slav Variation, Gurevich System A111. c4 c6 2. Nf3 d5 3. e3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6
• Anglo-Slav Variation, with g3 A111. c4 c6 2. Nf3 d5 3. g3 Nf6 4. Bg2 Bf5
• Anglo-Slav Variation, with g3 A111. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 c6 4. O-O Bf5
• Anglo-Slav Variation, Capablanca Variation A121. c4 Nf6 2. Nf3 c6 3. b3 d5 4. Bb2 Bg4
• Anglo-Slav Variation, Capablanca Variation A121. c4 Nf6 2. Nf3 c6 3. b3 d5 4. Bb2 Bg4
• Anglo-Slav Variation, London Defensive System A121. c4 Nf6 2. g3 c6 3. Nf3 d5 4. b3 Bf5
• Anglo-Slav Variation, London Defensive System A121. c4 Nf6 2. g3 c6 3. Nf3 d5 4. b3 Bf5
• Anglo-Slav Variation, London Defensive System A121. c4 Nf6 2. g3 c6 3. Nf3 d5 4. b3 Bf5
• Anglo-Slav Variation, New York System A121. Nf3 Nf6 2. c4 c6 3. b3 d5 4. Bb2 Bf5
• Anglo-Slav Variation, New York System A121. Nf3 Nf6 2. c4 c6 3. b3 d5 4. Bb2 Bf5
• Anglo-Slav Variation, Torre System A121. c4 Nf6 2. g3 c6 3. Nf3 d5 4. b3 Bg4
• Anglo-Slav Variation, Torre System A121. c4 Nf6 2. g3 c6 3. Nf3 d5 4. b3 Bg4
• Anglo-Slav Variation, Torre System A121. c4 Nf6 2. g3 c6 3. Nf3 d5 4. b3 Bg4
• Anglo-Slav Variation A141. Nf3 d5 2. c4 c6 3. g3 Nf6 4. Bg2 e6
• Anglo-Slav Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, Stonewall Line A141. Nf3 d5 2. c4 e6 3. g3 Nf6 4. Bg2 Be7

Frequently asked questions

What is the ECO code for the Réti Opening?

The Réti Opening is catalogued under ECO codes A11–A14. Individual variations list their own specific code on their page.

How can I practise the Réti Opening for free?

Open any variation on Chess Ramp and use Learn mode to walk the line one move at a time, then Drill mode to replay it from memory. Practice runs in your browser with no account required.