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Printable Epaulette mate Puzzles

Search 49,500 locally indexed real-game positions, narrow them by motif, difficulty or rating, then play each stored tactical line directly on the board without an upstream connection.

Printable worksheet

12 epaulette mate puzzles, every difficulty, with answer key

The king stands mated between its own rooks — the “epaulettes” — which occupy both escape squares. A queen delivers the blow from directly in front.

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Positions from the Lichess open puzzle database (CC0). The answer key prints on the last page.