Richard Reti was a prominent chess player and theorist from Austria-Hungary, born on May 28, 1889. He is best known for his contributions to chess opening theory and for popularizing the Reti Opening, which emphasizes control of the center with pieces rather than pawns. Reti was also a strong tournament player, achieving notable successes in the early 20th century. In addition to his playing career, Reti was an influential writer and thinker in the chess community. His book, Modern Ideas in Chess, published in 1923, introduced innovative concepts and strategies that shaped modern chess understanding. Reti's legacy continues to impact chess theory and practice today.