Réti's Smothered Mate

Richard Réti vs Savielly Tartakower

1910

Vienna

Beginner

One of the shortest master games ever - Réti sacrifices his queen for a beautiful smothered mate in just 11 moves.

Result: 1-0 - Checkmate by White

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

Reveal position every

21 moves