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Legal's Mate

Sire de Légal vs Saint Brie

Legal's Mate

1750
Paris
Beginner

A famous miniature demonstrating a classic checkmate pattern where a queen sacrifice leads to smothered mate.

Result: 1-0 - Checkmate by White

Pro tip: Visualize each move in your mind before revealing the position.

Reveal position every
13 moves

Key Moments

  • #9The queen is taken, but...
  • #11Bishop check exposes the king
  • #12Knight delivers checkmate!