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| Moves | 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.g3 b5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ECO | A05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent | Réti Opening | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Spassky Variation is a chess opening characterised by the moves
If is usually classified as a variation of the Réti Opening, the King's Indian Attack or the Polish Defence, but is arguably independent of these openings. While it is an uncommon opening, it is considered sound and has been adopted by several leading grandmasters.