What is Reti's Mate?
Checkmate Patterns : Reti's Mate Explained
What is Reti's Mate?
Checkmate Patterns : Reti's Mate Explained
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.
The black king is trapped by its own pieces when attacked by a bishop protected by a rook or queen.
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