Réti Opening: Advance Variation

1.Nf3 d5 2.c4 d4

ECO A09

The Réti Opening: Advance Variation is a chess opening line in the Réti Opening complex, reached after 1.Nf3 d5 2.c4 d4.

It is catalogued under code A09 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move d4 is chosen by Black on move 2.

2 named continuations branch from this position, including the Michel Gambit and the Navara Gambit.

Named variations

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