Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, Bogoljubow Variation

1.Nf3 d5 2.c4 c6 3.b3

ECO A12

The Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, Bogoljubow Variation is a chess opening line in the Réti Opening complex, reached after 1.Nf3 d5 2.c4 c6 3.b3.

It is catalogued under code A12 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move b3 is chosen by White on move 3.

One named continuation branches from this position: the Stonewall Line.

Named variations

• Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, Stonewall Line — ECO A14

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