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What is Anderssen's Mate?

What is Anderssen's Mate?

Checkmate Patterns : Anderssen's Mate Explained

What is Anderssen's Mate?

Checkmate Patterns : Anderssen's Mate Explained

Anderssen's Mate

A rook and pawn deliver checkmate on the back rank

The mate is named after Adolf Anderssen, a 19th century German chess master.



Study Rook delivers checkmate while protected by a pawnRook delivers checkmate while protected by a pawn
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The pawn must be defended by a further piece, such as the second pawn shown above.

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