In the Reti - named for Richard Reti, one of the founders of Hypermodernism - White combines the move Nf3 and the fianchetto of the king's-bishop with the flank blow c2-c4. Thus he is trying to attack the black center from the side.

Pros:

• Positionally subtle
• Long-term pressure

Cons:

• Lack of immediate pressure on Black
• Less chances of a direct attack
• Black can gain space by ...d4