Checkmate Patterns · Lesson 46 of 92

The Anastasia Mate

Knight and rook conspire against a king on the h-file. Mate in one.

Find the winning move

Show the solution

Rh1#! The knight on e7 covers g8 and g6, the pawn blocks g7, and the rook delivers on the open file.

The position, then the answer.

This drill is one step. The full write-up — every rule, every pattern, every common mistake — is in the complete guide.

This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.