Anastasia's Mate Puzzle Generator

Master the classic Anastasia's Mate. Create unlimited PDF worksheets to practice this beautiful knight and rook combination, where a rook delivers the final blow along a file while a knight controls the key escape squares.

How to Create Your Worksheet

1. Select Difficulty

Choose a level. Beginner puzzles feature a clear setup, while advanced puzzles require you to prepare the final knight and rook attack.

2. Choose Quantity

Select how many Anastasia's Mate problems you want for your practice session.

3. Generate & Preview

Instantly see your unique set of puzzles featuring this specific checkmating pattern.

4. Download PDF

Download your worksheet to study how the knight and rook work together to trap the king.

Anastasia's Mate Worksheet Features

Iconic Pattern Recognition

Train your brain to instantly recognize the setup for Anastasia's Mate, a common pattern in games.

Knight & Rook Coordination

These puzzles are perfect for understanding how the knight and rook cooperate to deliver a decisive attack.

Targeted Tactical Training

Every puzzle is focused on this single, important checkmate, allowing for deep learning and mastery.

Improve Your Attacking Vision

Learning this pattern will help you spot similar attacking opportunities against a king trapped on the edge of the board.

Anastasia's Mate FAQs

What are the key pieces in Anastasia's Mate?

The mate is delivered by a rook along a file (like the h-file or a-file), while a knight controls the two critical escape squares for the enemy king.

Why is it called Anastasia's Mate?

The name comes from the 1803 novel "Anastasia und das Schachspiel" (Anastasia and the Game of Chess) by Wilhelm Heinse, which features the pattern.