Sacrifice Puzzle Generator

Play like a champion with the Sacrifice. Create PDF worksheets focused on the art of giving up material for a greater gain, whether it's to expose the enemy king, shatter their pawn structure, or launch an unstoppable attack.

How to Create Your Worksheet

1. Select Difficulty

Choose a level. Beginner puzzles feature sacrifices that lead to immediate checkmate, while advanced puzzles involve positional or speculative sacrifices.

2. Choose Quantity

Select how many Sacrifice puzzles you want for your training in brave, attacking chess.

3. Generate & Preview

Instantly see your unique set of puzzles that showcase some of the most beautiful moves in chess.

4. Download PDF

Download your worksheet to study the logic and calculation behind these brilliant moves.

Sacrifice Worksheet Features

Develop Fearless Chess

Learn to overcome the fear of losing material and start looking for dynamic, attacking opportunities.

Tear Open the King's Position

The most common goal of a sacrifice is to destroy the pawn shield around the enemy king, leaving it vulnerable to a decisive attack.

Forced vs. Speculative

Learn the difference between a sacrifice that leads to a forced, calculated win, and one that creates long-term positional compensation.

Create Brilliant Combinations

Sacrifices are often the first move in a stunning combination that leads to victory, and these puzzles help you find them.

Sacrifice Puzzle FAQs

What is a sacrifice in chess?

A sacrifice is a move where a player voluntarily gives up material (like a pawn or a piece) in the hope of gaining another type of advantage, such as a powerful attack or a superior position.

What is a "sham" sacrifice?

A sham sacrifice is one where the player has calculated a sequence of forced moves that leads to them winning back the material with interest, or delivering checkmate. It only looks like a sacrifice temporarily.