This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
Opening Name: Reti Opening: King's Indian Attack (KIA) Variation, 2...c5 3.Bg2 Nf6
Moves: 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 c5 3. Bg2 Nf6
Description: This variation of the Reti Opening involves White fianchettoing the bishop early with 2.g3 and 3.Bg2, aiming for a flexible and hypermodern setup. Black challenges the center immediately with ...c5 and develops the knight to f6, putting pressure on White’s central control and preparing to contest key squares.
Characteristic: The key characteristic of this line is White's indirect approach to the center, relying on piece pressure and flexibility rather than immediate pawn occupation. White’s fianchettoed bishop on g2 exerts long-range influence on the central and queenside dark squares.
Attacking or Defensive: From White’s perspective, this setup is generally considered flexible and somewhat defensive initially, focusing on solid development and controlling key squares before launching any direct attacks. Black’s moves ...c5 and ...Nf6 are more actively challenging the center and can be seen as the more aggressive side early on.
Center Control: White does not directly occupy the center with pawns at this stage but aims to control it with pieces, a hallmark of hypermodern strategy. Black, on the other hand, immediately contests the center with pawn moves like ...d5 and ...c5.
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