The Chess King Learn program offers an in-depth exploration into the chess mastery of the 4th World Champion, Alexander Alekhine, with a comprehensive collection of 1300 deeply annotated games. This unique course includes 600 games that are commented on for the first time, providing fresh insights into Alekhine's strategic and tactical genius. Additionally, the program features 200 carefully selected positions for players to solve, showcasing some of the most instructive moments from Alekhine's career.
Part of the renowned Chess King Learn series (available at https://learn.chessking.com/), this course stands out as a groundbreaking chess teaching method. The series encompasses a wide range of topics including tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, tailored for everyone from beginners to professional players.
By engaging with this course, users can enhance their chess knowledge, learn new tactical maneuvers, and apply these insights directly in their games. The program functions as an interactive coach, presenting challenges and offering guidance and solutions when needed. It provides hints, detailed explanations, and even showcases striking refutations of common mistakes.
The course also includes a theoretical section that delves into game methods at various stages, using real examples to illustrate concepts. This section is interactive, allowing users to practice moves on the board and explore unclear positions in depth.
Key advantages of the program include:
- High-Quality Examples: All examples are meticulously double-checked for accuracy.
- Required Key Moves: Users must enter all key moves as instructed by the coach.
- Varied Complexity Levels: Tasks are designed to suit different skill levels.
- Multiple Goals: Problems are set with various objectives to achieve.
- Error Hints: The program offers hints when mistakes are made.
- Mistake Refutations: Typical errors are met with comprehensive refutations.
- Play Against Computer: Users can play any position from the tasks against the computer.
- Interactive Theory Lessons: Theoretical lessons are presented in an engaging, interactive format.
- Structured Content: A well-organized table of contents aids navigation.
- ELO Monitoring: The program tracks changes in the player's ELO rating during the learning process.
- Flexible Test Mode: Users can customize test settings to their preference.
- Bookmarking Feature: Favorite exercises can be bookmarked for easy access.
- Tablet Optimization: The app is optimized for larger tablet screens.
- Offline Access: No internet connection is required to use the app.
- Multi-Device Sync: Users can link the app to a free Chess King account and access the course across multiple devices on Android, iOS, and Web platforms.
The course includes a free section where users can fully experience the program's capabilities. The free lessons cover various aspects of Alekhine's play, including tactical blows, combinations, king attacks, pawn sacrifices, and endgame techniques, among others. The full course delves into Alekhine's games across international tournaments, world championships, simultaneous exhibitions, and more.
What's New in Version 3.4.0 (Updated Oct 12, 2024):
- Spaced Repetition Training Mode: Combines previously incorrect exercises with new ones, presenting a tailored set of puzzles.
- Bookmark Tests: Users can now launch tests based on their bookmarked exercises.
- Daily Puzzle Goals: Set a daily target for puzzle-solving to maintain and improve skills.
- Daily Streak Tracking: Monitor consecutive days of meeting daily puzzle goals.
- Various Fixes and Improvements: Enhancements to improve the overall user experience.
This updated version of the Chess King Learn program continues to be a valuable resource for chess enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding and mastery of the game through the lens of one of its greatest champions.
