1st part of play methods analysis in middlegame - 600 lessons and 1000 studies

The Chess Middlegame I course, expertly crafted by Grandmaster Alexander Kalinin, is designed to deepen your understanding of middlegame strategies through a comprehensive theoretical framework. This course explores key strategic concepts and typical plans in some of the most widely played openings, including the Scotch Game, Ruy Lopez, Sicilian Defense, Caro-Kann, French Defense, English Opening, Dutch Defense, Slav Defense, Catalan Opening, Nimzo-Indian Defense, King’s Indian Defense, Grünfeld Defense, and the Benko Gambit. Additionally, the Encyclopedia of Middlegame section provides in-depth analysis of recurring pawn structures such as the Karlsbad formation and the Hedgehog system, equipping you with long-term strategic knowledge applicable across various positions.

Part of the acclaimed Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), this course represents a revolutionary approach to chess education. The series covers all phases of the game—tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame—structured into progressive levels from beginner to advanced, including content tailored for professional players.

By engaging with this course, you'll expand your chess understanding, master new tactical motifs and combinations, and effectively apply your knowledge in practical play. The program functions as a personal coach, offering carefully selected exercises and guiding you through them with hints, detailed explanations, and clear refutations of inaccuracies.

The course features an interactive theoretical section that demonstrates middlegame techniques using real-game examples. Lessons are not static—users can actively engage by making moves on the board and exploring critical variations to fully grasp complex ideas.

Key Features of the Program:

♔ Thousands of high-quality, thoroughly verified examples
♔ Required input of all key moves as guided by the instructor
♔ Exercises spanning multiple difficulty levels
♔ Diverse objectives within each task to enhance strategic thinking
♔ Instant hints upon mistakes
♔ Refutation lines shown for common inaccuracies
♔ Ability to play out any exercise position against the built-in engine
♔ Fully interactive theoretical lessons
♔ Well-organized, structured table of contents
♔ ELO rating tracking to monitor progress over time
♔ Customizable test mode with adjustable settings
♔ Bookmark functionality to save important exercises
♔ Optimized for tablet devices with larger screens
♔ No internet connection required
♔ Sync progress across devices via a free Chess King account (Android, iOS, Web)

The course includes a fully functional free version, allowing you to experience the learning environment before unlocking additional content. The free section includes complete lessons from the following topics:

1. Scotch Game
   1.1. Scotch Game
   1.2. The variation with 4...Nf6
   1.3. The variation with 4...Bc5

2. Ruy Lopez Defense
   2.1. Ruy Lopez Defense
   2.2. Classification of the closed Ruy Lopez
   2.3. The closed pawn center
   2.4. Positions with the closed pawn center and the open c-file
   2.5. Rauzer's plan
   2.6. The variation with Bc8-e6
   2.7. The center is not blocked

3. Caro-Kann Defense
   3.1. Caro-Kann Defense
   3.2. The Capablanca variation
   3.3. The Smyslov-Petrosian variation

4. French Defense
   4.1. French Defense
   4.2. The Winawer variation
   4.3. The classical system (3...Nf6 4.e5 Nfd7)
   4.4. The Tarrasch variation (3.Nd2)

5. Sicilian Defense
   5.1. Sicilian Defense
   5.2. The system with 2.c3
   5.3. Scheveningen
   5.4. Systems with e7-e5
   5.5. Systems with an exchange Bxf6 gxf6

6. English Opening
   6.1. English Opening
   6.2. English Opening, the dragon system with colors reversed
   6.3. English Opening: 1.c4 e5 (without d7-d5)

7. Dutch Defense
   7.1. Dutch Defense
   7.2. Stonewall

8. Slav Defense

9. Catalan Opening

10. Nimzo-Indian Defense

11. Grünfeld Defense, the system with Qd1-b3

12. King's Indian Defense

13. Benko Gambit

14. The "Karlsbad" pawn structure

15. Typical position with the mobile pawn center

16. The "Hedgehog" system

17. Typical pawn structure with an outpost on the half-open d-file

What's New in Version 3.3.2

Updated on Jul 29, 2024
• Introduced a Spaced Repetition training mode—combines previously missed exercises with new ones for optimized learning
• Added the ability to run tests using bookmarked exercises
• Implemented a daily puzzle goal feature—set your target to maintain sharpness
• Added a daily streak counter to track consecutive days of goal completion
• Various bug fixes and performance improvements