Richard Réti is one of the most fascinating characters in the history of
chess. Réti developed theories that were regarded as little less than
revolutionary in his era. He asserted that, contrary to classical
principles, the centre need not be occupied by pawns. This must have
seemed like heresy to the classically-minded grandmasters of his day.
This new approach was dubbed 'Hypermodern' and led to the development of
the Réti Opening (1 Nf3). Réti's theories have been proved sound and
have stood the test of time. Réti scored many fine wins against the
great players of his day. Move by Move provides an ideal platform to
study chess. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing
questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly
encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as
the traditional assimilation of knowledge. Carefully selected questions
and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to
monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to improve
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