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Chess · First Moves

From cell addresses to the first safe game: learning to move pieces, protect the king and notice threats. Complete positions and training patterns are designated separately.

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Original illustration of chess pieces for the course
  • 10Thematic lessons
  • 10Sequential lessons
  • 50Scored tasks
  • 10Theory sections
From topic to practice

What will we study

Choose a section or take classes in order. Both modes use the same objectives and results.

Board and teamTwo lessons: breaking down an idea and applying it to the board.
  1. Map of 64 cells

    How to place a board; Cell address; Three directions.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1 · Free lesson
  2. Figures take up space

    Two teams; First row; One move at a time.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1 · Free lesson
Straight lines and diagonalsTwo lessons: breaking down an idea and applying it to the board.
  1. Rook and free line

    Direct path; Block; Training scheme.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1
  2. Bishop and Queen

    Bishop; Queen; We check the route.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1
Unusual move and pawnsTwo lessons: breaking down an idea and applying it to the board.
  1. The knight jumps over

    Letter G; Through figures; The color changes.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1
  2. Pawn: move and capture

    Forward; First long step; Taking obliquely.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1
The King is SafeTwo lessons: breaking down an idea and applying it to the board.
  1. King and neighboring cells

    One step; Safety; The pawn guards the diagonal.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1
  2. Shah - a threat signal

    What is check; Three methods of protection; When the screen doesn't help.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1
First shotTwo lessons: breaking down an idea and applying it to the board.
  1. Checkmate, stalemate and continuation of the game

    Checkmate; Pat; Not only the king.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1
  2. Play carefully

    Start of the game; What is the opponent threatening? Your little plan.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1

Two ways to practice

By section

The course consists of chapters and thematic lessons. You can focus on one topic and understand it step by step.

Step by step

Choose a grid of activities or a route map. Consecutive classes open in order. One lesson may contain tasks from different topics.

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Start with the first discovery

Free thematic lessons: 2. Free consecutive lessons: 2. Other classes open with Premium. Access is granted by the parent.

Completed tasks, stars and results are saved in the student’s profile. Hints and explanations help you figure out the answer.