Nf3 · g3 · Bg2

Chess study for your next game.

Review a difficult position, find a book worth working through and make time to practice. A chess journal by Amir Zarandouz.

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01 / The journalStudy notes and book guides

Chess guides for
the positions that puzzle you.

A game review can show you where a plan went wrong. Start with a position you remember, then choose a guide that helps you work through it.

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02 / The opening

Explore a
Reti opening setup.

White develops the kingside knight, then makes room for the bishop on g2. Watch the position take shape.

Position 1 of 6

Choose a move to explore the opening.

The opening behind the name
Starting position

Begin with the pieces on their starting squares.

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03 / The bookshelfFind a book for your level

Find your next
chess book.

Compare beginner introductions with books on opening plans and calculation. Check the sample pages and choose a book you can work through at a board.

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Editorial portrait of Amir Zarandouz at a chessboard
Amir Zarandouz / AI-created portrait based on personal photographs

The person behind the journal

Hello,
I'm Amir.

I'm Amir Zarandouz, a competitive chess player and the writer behind Reti Opening. I also coach alongside my own play.

I admire Bobby Fischer and Capablanca, and I enjoy examining the decisions behind a game. Here you'll find reading recommendations and practical ways to study your own positions.

At the board

Competitive player

Away from competition

Writer and part-time coach

Your next move

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chess question?

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