Anastasia's mate Puzzles: Free Interactive Chess Puzzles

9 free chess puzzles on "Anastasia's mate", rated from 577 to 1668. The coach explains every mistake, and the puzzles adapt to your level.

Anastasia's mate: Knight and rook on the edge: can you trap the king?

The knight takes away escape squares while the rook or queen gives check along the edge file.

Look for kings on the h-file with a knight near e7/e2.

How to train this theme

  • Solve 5 puzzles a day, and take your time before every move.
  • Look for checks, captures and threats first.
  • Every puzzle you miss comes back in your review queue until you master it.

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