Opening · ECO A04
Zukertort and Réti Openings games
1. Nf3 develops a piece and keeps every pawn structure possible. White often follows with c4, g3 or d4 and decides on a set-up only after seeing Black's reply.
The Zukertort and Réti Openings in the replay library
The library holds 20 games that began with the Zukertort and Réti Openings. White won 11, Black won 9 and 0 were drawn. 15 ended in checkmate, and the games lasted 26 moves on average.
Variations seen so far:
- Zukertort Opening (A04): 11 games
- Zukertort Opening: Indian Variation (A05): 7 games
- Zukertort Opening: Queen's Pawn (A06): 2 games
Replays
Zukertort Opening: Black resigns after 23 moves
Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation (A04) · White won by resignation
- Moves
- 23
- Clock
- 3 + 2
- Played
Zukertort Opening: White mates in 26 moves (Casual)
Zukertort Opening: Old Indian Attack (A06) · White won by checkmate
- Moves
- 26
- Clock
- 10 + 0
- Played
Zukertort Opening: White resigns after 20 moves
Zukertort Opening: Black Mustang Defense (A04) · Black won by resignation
- Moves
- 20
- Clock
- No clock
- Played
Zukertort Opening: White mates in 25 moves
Zukertort Opening: Ware Defense (A04) · White won by checkmate
- Moves
- 25
- Clock
- No clock
- Played
Zukertort Opening: Black mates in 18 moves
Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation (A04) · Black won by checkmate
- Moves
- 18
- Clock
- No clock
- Played
Zukertort Opening: White mates in 19 moves
Zukertort Opening: Black Mustang Defense (A04) · White won by checkmate
- Moves
- 19
- Clock
- No clock
- Played
Zukertort Opening: White mates in 26 moves (Challenging)
Zukertort Opening (A05) · White won by checkmate
- Moves
- 26
- Clock
- 10 + 0
- Played
Queen's Pawn Game: White resigns after 29 moves
Queen's Pawn Game: London System (D02) · Black won by resignation
- Moves
- 29
- Clock
- 3 + 2
- Played
Zukertort Opening: White mates in 28 moves (Beginner)
Zukertort Opening: Dutch Variation (A04) · White won by checkmate
- Moves
- 28
- Clock
- No clock
- Played
Zukertort Opening: White mates in 61 moves
Zukertort Opening (A05) · White won by checkmate
- Moves
- 61
- Clock
- No clock
- Played
Zukertort Opening: Black resigns after 39 moves
Zukertort Opening (A05) · White won by resignation
- Moves
- 39
- Clock
- No clock
- Played
Zukertort Opening: Black mates in 19 moves
Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation (A04) · Black won by checkmate
- Moves
- 19
- Clock
- 10 + 0
- Played
Zukertort Opening: White mates in 16 moves (Casual)
Zukertort Opening: Ross Gambit (A04) · White won by checkmate
- Moves
- 16
- Clock
- 10 + 0
- Played
Zukertort Opening: Black mates in 25 moves
Zukertort Opening: Quiet System (A05) · Black won by checkmate
- Moves
- 25
- Clock
- No clock
- Played
Zukertort Opening: White mates in 20 moves
Zukertort Opening: Old Indian Attack (A06) · White won by checkmate
- Moves
- 20
- Clock
- No clock
- Played
Zukertort Opening: Black mates in 30 moves
Zukertort Opening (A05) · Black won by checkmate
- Moves
- 30
- Clock
- 10 + 0
- Played
Zukertort Opening: Black mates in 27 moves (Beginner)
Zukertort Opening: Black Mustang Defense (A04) · Black won by checkmate
- Moves
- 27
- Clock
- 10 + 0
- Played
Zukertort Opening: Black mates in 27 moves (Challenging)
Zukertort Opening (A05) · Black won by checkmate
- Moves
- 27
- Clock
- 10 + 0
- Played
Zukertort Opening: Black mates in 17 moves
Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation (A04) · Black won by checkmate
- Moves
- 17
- Clock
- 10 + 0
- Played
English Opening: Black resigns after 16 moves
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation (A30) · White won by resignation
- Moves
- 16
- Clock
- 10 + 0
- Played
Try it yourself
Play the Zukertort and Réti Openings against the computer at any of four levels, or invite a friend to a private game.