Chess Worksheets – Generate PDF Puzzles by Theme & Difficulty

Custom Chess Worksheets — Create Printable PDFs

Select a category, choose the number of puzzles, set side & difficulty, and generate a printable worksheet PDF for training or classroom use.

Create custom chess worksheets and printable PDFs for focused practice. Our worksheet generator lets you choose themes (Mate patterns, Endgames, Tactical motifs), the number of puzzles, which side the student should play (White/Black/Mix), and an appropriate difficulty range. Teachers and coaches can generate multiple copies in seconds; players can practice targeted themes offline. Each worksheet includes diagrams, solution keys, and optional move hints to support learning and classroom use. Use worksheets for homework assignments, training sessions, or exam practice and track improvement over time.

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Choose a category, set the number of puzzles, the side (White/Black/Mixed), and the difficulty range. Generate a ready-to-print PDF with diagrams, answers, and optional PGN export.

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Worksheet Categories

Mate in 1

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Mate in 2

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Mate in 3

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Mate in 4

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Mate in 5

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Anastasia's Mate

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Back-Rank Mate

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Smothered Mate

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Boden's Mate

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Vukovic Mate

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Double Bishop Mate

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Double Check

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General Endgame

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Bishop Endgame

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Knight Endgame

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Pawn Endgame

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Queen Endgame

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Queen & Rook Endgame

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Rook Endgame

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Fork

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Pin

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Skewer

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Deflection

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Discovered Attack

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Interference

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X-Ray Attack

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Sacrifice

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Quiet Move

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Promotion

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Underpromotion

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Capturing Defender

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Checkmates & Mating Pattern Worksheets

Mating pattern worksheets focus on forcing sequences and finishing techniques: mate-in-1 to mate-in-5, back-rank mates, smothered mates, Anastasia and Boden motifs. These sheets train students to spot mating nets quickly and finish games while under time pressure.

Endgame Worksheets for Precision

Endgame worksheets provide practice in king and pawn endings, rook endgames, and technical conversions. These puzzles help learners master opposition, rook activity, pawn breakthroughs, and conversion technique—skills crucial for turning small advantages into wins.

Tactics Worksheets & Combination Drills

Tactical worksheets cover forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks, deflection, interference, sacrifices, underpromotion, and quiet moves. Regular work on tactical sheets improves calculation speed and pattern recognition vital for competitive play.

How to Use Worksheets Effectively

To get the most from printable worksheets, start with a focused theme (e.g., rook endgames or forks), choose a manageable number of puzzles, and set a realistic time per puzzle. Review solutions carefully and repeat problem types until pattern recognition becomes automatic. Use worksheets alongside game analysis for maximum benefit.

Begin with 5–10 puzzles per worksheet at an easy level.
Increase puzzle count and difficulty gradually.
Print similar sheets repeatedly to reinforce patterns.
Use answer keys to review with students or training partners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful answers about creating and using worksheets

What formats can I download?

Worksheets are generated as PDF files with diagrams and an included answer key. You can also export the puzzle set as PGN for use in chess software.

Can I choose which side the puzzles use?

Yes — choose White, Black, or Mixed to control which side is to move on each puzzle.

How many puzzles can I include on a single worksheet?

You can typically choose between 5 and 50 puzzles per PDF depending on the layout you prefer. For classroom use we recommend 10–20 puzzles per sheet.

Are solutions included in the PDF?

Yes — each worksheet includes an answer key and optional move-by-move hints to help learners understand the ideas behind each solution.

Can coaches create multiple unique worksheets quickly?

Yes — our generator can produce multiple, randomized worksheets from the same category to avoid repetition between students.

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Worksheets are generated from our puzzle database and intended for training and educational use. Use responsibly and avoid posting answer keys publicly when using for testing.