The Réti is a popular opening at all levels of chess. The great
advantage it possesses over other openings is that it's a thematic
system which can be adopted against many different defences, and because
of this it's a firm favourite amongst those who prefer the understanding
of ideas over dry memorization of moves. In this book, Grandmaster Neil
McDonald examines the Réti by going back to basics, introducing the key
moves and ideas, and taking care to explain the reasoning behind them -
something that has often been neglected or taken for granted in other
works. The Starting Out series has firmly established itself as the
leading guide to studying openings for up-and-coming chess players.
These books are ideal for enthusiasts who don't necessarily have
extensive knowledge of the openings in question and who wish to
appreciate the essential principles behind them. User-friendly design to
assist readers Concentrates on the fundamental principles of the
openings Ideal for improvers, club players and tournament players.