Alekhine

This chess training program features 1300 deeply annotated games played by Alexander Alekhine, the fourth World Chess Champion. Over 600 games are newly commented, offering unparalleled insight. An additional section includes 200 carefully selected positions for you to solve, showcasing Alekhine's most instructive and engaging moments.

Part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), this program utilizes a unique teaching method. The series covers tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, catering to all skill levels, from beginner to professional.

This course enhances your chess understanding, introduces new tactical maneuvers and combinations, and reinforces practical application. The program functions as a personalized coach, assigning tasks, providing assistance when needed, offering hints, explanations, and demonstrating refutations of potential errors.

A comprehensive theoretical section interactively explains game strategies using real-world examples. Lessons aren't just text; you actively participate by making moves on the board, clarifying unclear positions.

Key Features:

• High-quality, verified examples
• Guided input of key moves
• Varied difficulty levels
• Diverse problem-solving objectives
• Error detection and hints
• Refutations for common mistakes
• Play against the computer
• Interactive theoretical lessons
• Organized table of contents
• ELO rating tracking
• Customizable test mode
• Bookmarking functionality
• Tablet-optimized interface
• Offline accessibility
• Multi-device compatibility via Chess King account (Android, iOS, Web)
• Free trial section

The free trial includes fully functional lessons, allowing you to experience the program before purchasing additional content. Topics covered in the free trial include: Tactical blows, Combinations, King attacks, Pawn sacrifices, File/diagonal exploitation, Weakness exploitation, Maneuvering, Poor piece placement, Passed pawns, Space control, and Endgame technique. The free trial also includes a selection of games from various tournaments and matches.

Version 3.4.0 Updates (Oct 12, 2024):

• Spaced Repetition training mode: Combines past mistakes with new exercises for optimized learning.
• Bookmark-based tests: Test your knowledge on saved exercises.
• Daily puzzle goal: Set a daily target to maintain skills.
• Daily streak tracking: Monitor consecutive days of goal completion.
• Various bug fixes and improvements.