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Re: A Pure Reti
Reply #1 - 03/02/03 at 09:13:34
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I also find this a bit annoying.  It depends whether you are comfortable with King's Indian Attack (see Dunnington's equally excellent "Ultimate KIA" book) - eg. 1.Nf3 c5 2.g3 Nc6 3.Bg2 g6 4.0-0 Bg7 5.d3 (as you say c2-c4 at any point here simply transposes to a Symmetrical English).

The other way to go is to try 2.b3!? with a sort of "Queen's Indian Attack" - which can give rise to some original play - I think the Reti e-book covers this possibility if you care to take a look.

My real advice, though, is probably a little less what you are looking for - I think if you play the Reti you really need to be prepared to play some lines of the English ... sorry dude!  Wink
  
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A Pure Reti
03/02/03 at 06:55:08
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I enjoy opening with the Reti but frequently my 1.Nf3 is met with 1...c5 and the game transposes into either the Sicilian or the Symmetrical English. I have been working from Angus Dunnington's excellent "Easy Guide To The Reti" (Cadogan Chess) but this is essentially a 1...d5 book and offers no advice on how to deal with 1...c5 or the Queen's Gambit Declined. I have also been scratching my head over a number of 1...Nc6 games of late! Transposition is not an option for me. I want to play within Reti guidelines and remain true to the spirit of the opening. Is this possible? Thanks in advance to any who reply.
  
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