Richard Réti
Free, independent historical simulation from the Hall of Legends. Not endorsed by the player or their estate.
- Rating
- 3077
- Playstyle
- Savage
- Openings
- Gambler
Playstyle
Hunter
Savage
Guardian
Observer
Mediator
Savages are the most aggressive playstyle. They attack their opponent's pieces and create threats.
What the Axes Mean
- Aggressive
- Seeks attacks and initiative
- Defensive
- Prioritizes safety and solidity
- Simplifying
- Trades pieces, avoids chaos
- Complicating
- Keeps tension, creates complexity
Openings
What the Axes Mean
- Sharp
- Plays dynamic, double-edged openings
- Solid
- Prefers safe, positional systems
- Unprepared
- Varies openings, less predictable
- Theoretical
- Sticks to main lines, well-prepared
Repertoire
How often Richard picks each line when you allow it
- Classical French93.5%
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3
Study Guide - Open Sicilian87.1%
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4
Study Guide - Indian Game mainlines82.7%
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4
Study Guide - Queen's Gambit81.1%
1. d4 d5 2. c4
Study Guide - Classical Caro-Kann78.6%
1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3
Study Guide - King's Gambit42.9%
1. e4 e5 2. f4
Study Guide - Ruy Lopez35%
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5
Study Guide
The percentages indicate how likely the bot will play the opening if allowed by the opponent. The lines listed are the most common seen in the bot's games, but generally repertoires are quite broad, so you'll frequently see alternative lines, especially if the percentages are low.
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About Richard Réti
Richard Réti says: Greetings, and welcome to the board. I am Réti, and I am glad you stopped by for a game. Pick your side, make your first move, and let us see what sort of position we can build together over the next hour.
Réti is a free, independent historical simulation inspired by the Czech chess legend of the same name. The player is deceased, and the bot is a curated recreation of a style, so its choices and its Chessiverse rating should not be confused with the historical player's actual moves or FIDE rating. Listed under the occupation Chess Legend and the country Czech Republic, the bot carries an estimated Elo of 3077, which is super-grandmaster and engine-tier strength. At that level it beats nearly all human masters and plays close to theoretically perfect chess. Its opening data centers on White, with the King's Gambit the most played at 103 games, followed by the Queen's Gambit, the Ruy Lopez, and the Classical French. The bot is not endorsed by the player or the estate, and no Premium subscription is required to play it. Opponents should expect extremely accurate calculation, lasting tension on the board, and swift punishment of small inaccuracies.
How Réti plays
Réti plays a balanced game with a slight lean toward aggression, and it prefers keeping tension over trading down into simple positions. Its lines are mildly sharp rather than purely solid, and it leans a little toward offbeat choices over strict mainline theory. As White it reaches for the King's Gambit and the Queen's Gambit, then outcalculates opponents in the resulting complications.
Who should play Réti
Réti suits strong club players, experts, and masters rated roughly 2200 and above who want a demanding test against engine-tier strength at 3077. Because the bot keeps tension and favors slightly sharp positions, the matchup teaches players to defend accurately in complex middlegames, handle gambit play as Black, and avoid drifting into passive trades. Lower-rated players can also try it as a tough benchmark.
Frequently asked about Réti
What rating is Réti?
Réti has an estimated Chessiverse rating of 3077, which is super-grandmaster and engine-tier strength. This is the rating of the simulated bot and is separate from the historical player's actual FIDE rating.
What opening does Réti play?
The bot's opening data is mostly as White, led by the King's Gambit with 103 games and the Queen's Gambit with 90 games. It also plays the Ruy Lopez and the Classical French.
Can master-level players beat Réti?
Master-level players are very unlikely to win. At 3077 the bot beats nearly all human masters and plays close to theoretically perfect chess, so even a strong master should count a draw as an excellent result.