This Chess King Learn course, "Chess Middlegame II," by GM Alexander Kalinin, offers a comprehensive study of middlegame strategies and techniques. The course uses a unique, interactive teaching method focusing on practical application through problem-solving.
Course Content: The curriculum covers a wide range of openings, including variations of the Sicilian Defense (Dragon, Najdorf, Paulsen), Ruy Lopez (Open, Exchange), King's Gambit, Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Pirc-Ufimtsev, Alekhine's Defense, Nimzo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Defense, Queen's Gambit, and Modern Benoni.
Learning Methodology: This course employs a revolutionary approach to chess instruction. It functions as a personal coach, presenting exercises and providing hints, explanations, and refutations of common errors. The interactive theoretical lessons allow users to actively participate by making moves on the board and analyzing positions.
Key Features:
- High-quality, verified examples: All examples are rigorously checked for accuracy.
- Interactive learning: Active participation is encouraged through problem-solving.
- Adaptive difficulty: Exercises cater to different skill levels.
- Comprehensive feedback: Hints and refutations guide users through mistakes.
- Computer play: Users can test their skills against the computer.
- Detailed theoretical sections: Interactive lessons explain game methods with real-world examples.
- Performance tracking: The program monitors ELO rating improvement.
- Flexible testing: Configurable test options are available.
- Bookmarking: Users can save favorite exercises.
- Offline access: No internet connection is required.
- Multi-device compatibility: Link to a Chess King account for cross-platform access (Android, iOS, Web).
- Free trial: A free version allows users to test the program's functionality.
Free Trial Content (Partial List):
- Sicilian Defense (Dragon, Najdorf, Paulsen variations)
- King's Gambit (several variations)
- Italian Game (Giuoco Piano, Giuoco Pianissimo, Moeller Attack, Evans Gambit)
- Ruy Lopez (Open, Exchange variations)
- Pirc-Ufimtsev Defense (Classical, variations with 4.f3 and 4.f4)
- Alekhine's Defense (several variations)
- Nimzo-Indian Defense (Classical and other variations)
- Queen's Indian Defense (Classical and other variations)
- Queen's Gambit Declined (Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein's Attack)
- Modern Benoni Defense
- Spaced Repetition Training: Combines erroneous and new exercises for optimal learning.
- Bookmark Tests: Ability to run tests on bookmarked exercises.
- Daily Puzzle Goals: Set daily exercise targets to maintain skills.
- Daily Streak Tracking: Tracks consecutive days of goal completion.
- General improvements and bug fixes
