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Chess · Tactics Workshop

For those who know the usual moves of the pieces. We master special moves, calculate security and analyze forks, connects and open attacks in our own training positions.

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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.

Special abilities of the pawnTwo lessons: breaking down an idea and applying it to the board.
  1. Pawn becomes a piece

    Last horizontal line; Four choices; Selection by position.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1 · Free lesson
  2. Taking on the pass

    Unusual neighborhood; One turn window; Where does the pawn go?

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1 · Free lesson
Security and cost of takingTwo lessons: breaking down an idea and applying it to the board.
  1. Castling without danger

    Two participants; Who went before? Three safe cells.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1
  2. Figure price and protection

    Training scale; Who protects; Count the entire exchange.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1
Two targets in one moveTwo lessons: breaking down an idea and applying it to the board.
  1. Knight creates a fork

    Two goals; Check in a fork; We find the place to jump.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1
  2. Pawn fork and double strike

    Not only the knight; Two pawn diagonals; Double threat protection.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1
Lines and sneak attacksTwo lessons: breaking down an idea and applying it to the board.
  1. The figure covers the king

    Absolute copula; The ligament is not always completely immobile; Relative copula.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1
  2. Open the line

    The barrier leaves; Open check; Double check.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1
We count the short versionTwo lessons: breaking down an idea and applying it to the board.
  1. We also consider the opponent’s answer

    Not one frame; Forced responses; Unnecessary greed.

    Tasks: 5 · Theory: 1
  2. Tactical route

    Search order; Choose a goal; Double-check the result.

    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.

Learn at your own pace

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.