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what is 1.Nf3 d5 2.c4 called?
i thought this was the reti but just saw that theyre calling reti just 1.Nf3... so whats the above one? or do they just see where it transposes to?

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This is technically the Reti.

1. Nf3 is sloppily called the Reti sometimes, but in my opinion that's slightly incorrect, since 1. Nf3 can transpose to various other openings after 2. d4, or become a King's Indian Attack after 2. g3, 3. Bg2, etc...

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Originally posted by irontigran
what is 1.Nf3 d5 2.c4 called?
i thought this was the reti but just saw that theyre calling reti just 1.Nf3... so whats the above one? or do they just see where it transposes to?
That is generally regarded as the Reti now. 1. Nf3 used to be the Reti but it can transpose to so many other openings that a decision on what to call it is usually postponed until it is clear. For example: 1. Nf3 c5 2. e4 gives a Sicilian, 1. Nf3 d5 2. d4 takes us into queen's pawn game territory and so on. In general it is not a proper Reti until d5 and c4 have been played.

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thanks guys, thats what i had thought but got confused there.. and i forgot to but in the link that showed it, here it is
http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessopening?eco=A04

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Originally posted by irontigran
what is 1.Nf3 d5 2.c4 called?
i thought this was the reti but just saw that theyre calling reti just 1.Nf3... so whats the above one? or do they just see where it transposes to?
It's actually called the "Why play 1.e4 or 1.d4 when I can be Mr. Hypermodern" Opening.

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Originally posted by Ice Cold
It's actually called the "Why play 1.e4 or 1.d4 when I can be Mr. Hypermodern" Opening.
that ones more like f4..Nf3..b3 😀

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