Ponziani Opening: Réti Variation

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.c3 Nge7

ECO C44

The Ponziani Opening: Réti Variation is a chess opening line in the Ponziani Opening complex, reached after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.c3 Nge7.

It is catalogued under code C44 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Nge7 is chosen by Black on move 3.

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