If there was a singular book from the "reti beginner" section listed above for a Reti newby to read, which would it be? (Minimal variations, clear text, lots of pictures ideal).
Reti References

If there was a singular book from the "reti beginner" section listed above for a Reti newby to read, which would it be? (Minimal variations, clear text, lots of pictures ideal).
easy guide to the Reti Opening
Definitely the best for the newbee.
References
RECOMMENDED READING
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The Latest
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For the Reti Beginner
1982
Reti Opening 1.Nf3 d5
Viacheslav Osnos
An old book closer to the source. Lots of example games.
1988
How to Play the Reti
Eric Schiller
The evolution of the Reti through historical games.
1993
Winning With the Reti Opening
Smith & Hall
The primary variations
1998
easy guide to the Reti Opening
Angus Dunnington
Excellent for Reti Newbees
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For the Advanced Reti Player
1999
Hypermodern Opening Repertoire for White
Eric Schiller
A repertoire based on the Reti and English
2004
the dynamic Reti
Nigel Davies
A repertoire not always the Reti
2010
starting out: the Reti
Neil McDonald
Not for Reti beginners. A personal repertoire. Many omissions!
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Additional
2006
Secrets of Opening Surprises vol 4
chapter 8 - Following Smyslov and Reti
Adrian Mikhalchishin
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Videos
Reti Opening Mastermind with IM Milovan Ratkovic
Part 1
Part 2
Articles
Réti Gambit [A11] - Davies - March 2010
Flank Openings
Kramer's Gambit 1.Nf3 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.e4
Saint Emilions Home Page
Excellent article "Understanding the Reti"
wikipedia
The first twenty-five pages of Schiller's "Hypermodern Opening Repertoire for
White" available as a .pdf file
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