Réti Opening: Réti Gambit, Keres Variation

1.Nf3 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.e3 Be6

ECO A09

The Réti Opening: Réti Gambit, Keres Variation is a chess opening line in the Réti Opening complex, reached after 1.Nf3 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.e3 Be6.

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

The defining move Be6 is chosen by Black on move 3.

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