This chess training course, a curated selection from the renowned CT-ART 4.0 program, focuses on high-quality endgame studies renowned for their instructive value. The unparalleled clarity and elegance of these studies are unmatched. The course encompasses approximately 950 master endgame compositions and 900 supplementary exercises. Each problem features a unique 5x5 mini-position hint, encapsulating the core tactical concept of the main example.
Part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), this course utilizes an innovative teaching methodology. The series offers comprehensive training in tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, catering to all skill levels, from beginner to professional.
This course enhances chess understanding, introduces new tactical maneuvers and combinations, and reinforces learning through practical application. The program functions as a personalized coach, providing problems, assistance, hints, explanations, and insightful refutations of potential errors.
Key Program Advantages:
- Rigorously verified, high-quality examples.
- Requires input of all crucial moves.
- Varied problem difficulty levels.
- Diverse problem objectives.
- Provides hints for errors.
- Displays refutations for common mistakes.
- Allows playing problems against the computer.
- Organized table of contents.
- Tracks ELO rating progress.
- Flexible test settings.
- Bookmarking functionality for favorite exercises.
- Tablet-optimized interface.
- Offline accessibility.
- Multi-device compatibility via free Chess King account (Android, iOS, Web).
A free trial allows testing the program's functionality. The free version includes fully functional lessons covering:
- King attacks
- Stalemate
- Pawn promotion
- Domination
- Positional fortresses and their dismantling
- Draws by perpetual check or repetition
- Advanced concepts and combinations
Version 3.3.2 (August 7, 2024) Updates:
- Incorporated Spaced Repetition System (SRS) training mode, intelligently blending erroneous and new exercises.
- Added test launching from bookmarks.
- Introduced daily puzzle goals for skill maintenance.
- Implemented a daily streak counter.
- Various bug fixes and enhancements.
