This chess training course, designed for club and intermediate players, delves into the theory and strategic nuances of Open Games arising from the sequence 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4. The curriculum encompasses a comprehensive survey of key variations and provides 630 exercises for practice.
Part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), this course utilizes a unique teaching methodology. The series offers courses covering tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, categorized by skill level from beginner to advanced, even catering to professional players.
Enhance your chess skills, master tactical maneuvers and combinations, and solidify your learning through practical application. The program functions as a personalized coach, assigning exercises, offering assistance when needed, providing hints, explanations, and demonstrating refutations of common errors.
A comprehensive theoretical section uses interactive examples to explain gameplay strategies at different stages. This interactive approach allows learners not only to read lessons but also to actively manipulate pieces on the board, clarifying complex moves.
Key features include:
- Rigorously verified, high-quality examples.
- Required input of all crucial moves.
- Exercises with varying difficulty levels.
- Diverse objectives within problem sets.
- Error detection with hints provided.
- Refutations of typical mistakes.
- Ability to play any position against the computer.
- Interactive theoretical lessons.
- Organized table of contents.
- ELO rating tracking.
- Customizable test modes.
- Bookmarking of favorite exercises.
- Tablet-optimized interface.
- Offline functionality.
- Multi-device access via Chess King account (Android, iOS, Web).
A free portion allows you to explore the program's functionality. The free version's lessons are fully interactive, enabling a realistic trial before purchasing additional content. This includes sections on:
- Chess Tactics in Open Games: Giuoco Piano (Italian Game), Evans Gambit (4. b4), Two Knights Defense.
- Chess Tactics in Open Games: Giuoco Piano (Italian Game), Evans Gambit (4. b4), Two Knights Defense.
Version 3.3.2 (Jul 29, 2024) Updates:
- Integration of Spaced Repetition System (SRS) for training, combining incorrect exercises with new ones for optimized puzzle selection.
- Ability to initiate tests from bookmarked exercises.
- Daily puzzle goal setting for skill maintenance.
- Daily streak tracking for consecutive goal completion.
- General bug fixes and improvements.
