Based on the best chess studies, particularly selected for their instructive value, this training course represents a specialized subset of the renowned CT-ART 4.0 course. There is no alternative when it comes to the simplicity and excellence of the studies presented, let alone their timeless beauty. The Endgame Studies section comprises approximately 950 of the greatest endgame compositions along with 900 subsidiary exercises. Each position features a unique hint specific to this course—a 5x5 mini-position designed to encapsulate the core tactical maneuver utilized in the primary example.

This course is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), an unparalleled approach to chess education. The series encompasses courses on tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, divided by skill levels ranging from beginners to experienced players, and even professionals.

Using this course, you can enhance your chess expertise, discover novel tactical tricks and combinations, and apply the learned knowledge through practical exercises.

The program functions as a coach providing tasks and assisting you if you encounter difficulties. It offers hints, explanations, and even highlights potential errors you might commit.

Key Features of the Program:

♔ High-quality examples, thoroughly verified for accuracy

♔ Requires entering all essential moves as instructed by the teacher

♔ Tasks vary in complexity

♔ Diverse objectives to achieve within the problems

♔ Provides hints upon making errors

♔ Demonstrates refutations for common incorrect moves

♔ Allows playing out any task position against the computer

♔ Structured table of contents

♔ Monitors changes in the player’s ELO rating during the learning process

♔ Test mode with adjustable settings

♔ Option to bookmark favorite exercises

♔ Application optimized for tablets with larger screens

♔ Offline functionality

♔ Ability to link the app to a free Chess King account for solving one course across multiple devices (Android, iOS, and Web)

The course offers a free segment where you can explore the program. The lessons in the free version are fully operational, enabling you to assess the application under real-world conditions prior to accessing further content:

1. Attacking the king
2. Stalemate
3. Pawn promotion
4. Domination
5. Positional fortresses and their dismantling
6. Draws via perpetual check or repetition
7. Other concepts and their interplay

What's New in Version 3.3.2

Last updated on August 7, 2024
• Introduced training mode based on Spaced Repetition—combines flawed exercises with new ones and presents an optimal set of puzzles tailored to individual needs.
• Enabled launching tests on bookmarks.
• Added daily goal for puzzles—choose how many exercises to maintain your skills.
• Introduced daily streak tracking—how many consecutive days the daily goal has been achieved.
• Various bug fixes and enhancements.