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What is Reti's Mate?

What is Reti's Mate?

Checkmate Patterns : Reti's Mate Explained

What is Reti's Mate?

Checkmate Patterns : Reti's Mate Explained

Reti's Mate

A queen or bishop delivers checkmate under the protection of a rook

A unique aspect of this checkmate pattern is that the bishop also controls b6 using its X-Ray capability.



Study The black king is trapped by its own pieces when attacked by a bishop protected by a rook or queen.The black king is trapped by its own pieces when attacked by a bishop protected by a rook or queen.
Board is interactive - move a piece


The checkmate is named after Richard Réti.

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