Emanuel Lasker — 630 Games Played by the World Champion. 203 Tasks: Play Like or Against Lasker.
Dive into the most comprehensive collection of Emanuel Lasker’s games ever assembled. This course features 630 fully annotated games, spanning the entire career of chess history’s second World Champion, who held the title from 1896 to 1921. Included is a unique interactive section titled “Play as Lasker,” offering 203 quiz positions where you can test your ability to find the brilliant and strategic moves he played in real games.
This educational course is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), an innovative approach to chess instruction. The series covers all aspects of the game—tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame—structured across multiple levels, from beginner to professional.
By working through this course, you will sharpen your chess skills, learn powerful tactical combinations, and apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.
The program functions like a personal chess coach, presenting exercises and guiding you through solutions when needed. It provides hints, detailed explanations, and even demonstrates strong refutations for any mistakes you make during training.
Additionally, the course includes a theory section that explains key strategies for different phases of the game, using real-life examples. Lessons are delivered interactively, allowing you not only to read the material but also to play out the positions and explore variations directly on the board.
Key Features of the Program:
♔ High-quality examples, thoroughly verified for accuracy
♔ Required input of key moves to reinforce learning
♔ Multiple levels of difficulty for tailored practice
♔ Diverse objectives within each task to challenge your understanding
♔ Instant hints upon making an error
♔ Refutation lines shown for common incorrect moves
♔ Option to play out any position against the computer
♔ Interactive theoretical lessons with dynamic content
♔ Well-organized table of contents for easy navigation
♔ Built-in rating (ELO) tracking to monitor your progress
♔ Customizable test mode with adjustable parameters
♔ Bookmarking functionality for favorite exercises
♔ Optimized for tablet screens for a better learning experience
♔ Offline access—no internet required
♔ Sync with your free Chess King account to continue learning seamlessly across Android, iOS, and Web platforms
A free version of the course is available, allowing you to experience the full functionality before purchasing additional content. The free lessons provide a complete hands-on preview, so you can evaluate the app's performance firsthand.
Course Content Overview:
1. Emanuel Lasker
1.1. 1889
1.2. 1889–1890
1.3. 1890
1.4. 1892
1.5. 1892–1893
1.6. 1893
1.7. 1894
1.8. 1895
1.9. 1895–1896
1.10. 1896
1.11. 1896–1897
1.12. 1897
1.13. 1899
1.14. 1900
1.15. 1901–1903
1.16. 1903
1.17. 1904
1.18. 1906
1.19. 1907
1.20. 1908
1.21. 1909
1.22. 1910
1.23. 1912–1914
1.24. 1914
1.25. 1916
1.26. 1918
1.27. 1921
1.28. 1923
1.29. 1924
1.30. 1925
1.31. 1926–1927
1.32. 1934
1.33. 1935
1.34. 1936
1.35. 1939–1940
2. Positional Play
2.1. Creating and Exploiting Weaknesses
2.2. Fighting for the Initiative
2.3. Improving Piece Placement
2.4. Favorable Exchanges
2.5. Transforming Pawn Structure – Breakthroughs and File Openings
3. Attack on the Enemy King
4. Tactical Blow
5. Defense
6. Endgame
6.1. Complex Multi-Piece Endings
6.2. Essential Endgame Techniques
What’s New in Version 2.4.2
Updated on January 1, 2024:
- Introduced a new Spaced Repetition-based training mode, combining previously missed exercises with fresh ones to optimize learning efficiency
- Added the option to run tests based on bookmarked positions
- New daily puzzle goal feature – set your own number of exercises per day to maintain peak performance
- Implemented a daily streak tracker to encourage consistent training
- Various bug fixes and general improvements for enhanced user experience
