Chess Middlegame IV

4th part of play methods analysis in middlegame - 560 lessons and 530 studies

Chess Middlegame IV This course, developed by GM Alexander Kalinin, provides comprehensive instruction on middlegame strategies and techniques through a robust theoretical section. Designed for players with an ELO rating between 1800 and 2400, it features 560 instructional examples and 530 exercises covering various openings: Ruy Lopez, Two Knights' Defense, French Defense, Sicilian Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, King's Indian Defense, Nimzo-Indian Defense, and English Opening, among others. This course is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), a unique chess teaching methodology. The series offers courses on tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, catering to all skill levels, from beginners to professional players.

This course enhances chess knowledge, introduces new tactical maneuvers and combinations, and reinforces learned concepts through practical application. The program functions as a personal coach, assigning tasks, providing assistance when needed, offering hints and explanations, and demonstrating refutations of common errors. It also includes an interactive theoretical section, using real-game examples to explain game methods at different stages. The interactive format allows users to not only read lessons but also make moves on the board, clarifying unclear positions.

Advantages of the Program:

• High-quality examples, rigorously verified for accuracy.
• Requires input of all key moves as instructed.
• Exercises with varying difficulty levels.
• Diverse objectives for problem-solving.
• Hints provided for errors.
• Refutations shown for typical mistakes.
• Ability to replay any position against the computer.
• Interactive theoretical lessons.
• Structured table of contents.
• Tracks player ELO rating progress.
• Customizable test mode.
• Option to bookmark favorite exercises.
• Tablet-optimized interface.
• Offline functionality.
• Multi-device access via free Chess King account (Android, iOS, and Web).

A free section allows users to test the program's functionality. Lessons in the free version are fully functional, providing a realistic trial before purchasing additional content.

Free Lesson Topics:

1. Ruy Lopez
   1.1. Ruy Lopez
   1.2. Jaenisch Gambit
   1.3. Arkhangelsk Variation
2. Two Knights Game
   2.1. Two Knights Game
   2.2. 4. Ng5
   2.3. 4. d4
3. French Defense
   3.1. French Defense
   3.2. Nimzowitch Variation 3. e5
   3.3. Classic Variation 3. Nc3 Nf6
4. Sicilian Defense. Richter-Rauser Variation
   4.1. Sicilian Defense. Richter-Rauser Variation
   4.2. 6... e6 7. Qd2 Be7
   4.3. 7... h6
   4.4. 7... a6
5. Caro-Kann Defense. Advance Variation 3. e5
6. King's Indian Defense
   6.1. King's Indian Defense
   6.2. Saemisch System
   6.3. Classical System
   6.4. Fianchetto Variation
   6.5. Averbakh System
7. Nimzo-Indian Defense. Rubinstein System
   7.1. Nimzo-Indian Defense. Rubinstein System
   7.2. 4... b6
   7.3. 4... c5
   7.4. 4... O-O
8. Slav Defense
   8.1. Slav Defense
   8.2. 4... dxc4
   8.3. Chebanenko Variation 4... a7-a6
9. Tartakower-Makagonov-Bondarevsky (TMB) System
10. English Opening
    10.1. English Opening
    10.2. 4... e5 5. Nb5 d5 6. cxd5 Bc5
    10.3. 4... e6 5. g3 d5 6. Bg2 e5 7. Nf3 d4
11. Hanham Variation against 1. d4
    11.1. Hanham Variation against 1. d4
    11.2. Development the bishop on e2
    11.3. Development the bishop on g2

What's New in Version 3.3.2 (Last updated Jul 29, 2024)

• Added Spaced Repetition training mode – combines incorrect exercises with new ones for optimized puzzle selection.
• Added ability to run tests on bookmarked exercises.
• Added daily puzzle goal – set a daily exercise target to maintain skills.
• Added daily streak tracker – monitors consecutive days of goal completion.
• Various bug fixes and improvements.