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Chess Strategy for Beginners

Chess Strategy for Beginners

Category : BoardVersion: 3.3.2

Size:14.58MBOS : Android 5.0+

Developer:Chess King

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Application Description

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of key chess concepts, covering a wide range of topics across the opening, middlegame, and endgame phases.

Designed as an interactive tutorial for players who are new to the game—both children and adults—this course is ideal for those who already understand the basic rules of chess and now aim to reach an intermediate level. It begins with fundamental techniques such as checkmating a lone king and gradually introduces more advanced strategies like leveraging material or positional advantages. With 55 structured lessons and over 1200 practical examples and exercises, this program effectively transforms beginners into skilled intermediate players.

Part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), this course represents a revolutionary approach to chess education. The series encompasses a full spectrum of training materials including tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, tailored for players at every level—from newcomers to professionals.

By engaging with this course, you can deepen your chess knowledge, discover powerful tactical patterns, and apply what you’ve learned in real gameplay scenarios.

The program functions as a personal chess coach, offering guided tasks and assistance when you're stuck. It provides hints, detailed explanations, and even demonstrates strong refutations of incorrect moves to reinforce learning.

Additionally, the course features an interactive theoretical section that explains strategic methods appropriate for different stages of the game. Lessons are presented using real-life examples, allowing you to not only read the material but also practice by making moves directly on the board.

Key Features of the Program:

♔ High-quality, thoroughly verified examples
♔ Required input of all essential moves as guided by the instructor
♔ Tasks available in varying levels of complexity
♔ Diverse objectives for each problem
♔ Instant hints provided upon errors
♔ Clear refutation of common mistakes
♔ Option to play out any task position against the computer
♔ Interactive theoretical lessons for active learning
♔ Well-organized and intuitive table of contents
♔ Built-in ELO rating tracking to monitor progress
♔ Customizable test mode with flexible settings
♔ Bookmarking function for favorite exercises
♔ Optimized interface for tablet devices
♔ No internet connection required
♔ Sync your progress across multiple devices via a free Chess King account

A free version of the course is available, allowing you to experience the full functionality before purchasing additional content. The following lessons are included in the free sample:

1. Utilizing a Decisive Material Advantage
1.1. Mating with major pieces
1.2. Mating with a rook
1.3. Mating with a queen
1.4. Mating with two bishops
1.5. Mating with bishop and knight (king is on the edge)
1.6. Mating with bishop and knight (king is in the center)
1.7. Mating with two knights
1.8. Different kinds of large material advantage
1.9. How to solve chess problems

2. The Three Stages of a Chess Game
2.1. How to play in the opening
2.2. Quick mobilization of forces
2.3. Fighting for the center
2.4. Harmonious pawn structure
2.5. What to do after the opening?
2.6. About endgame
2.7. Basic endgame rules

3. Basic Pawn Endings
3.1. The rule of the square
3.2. More about the rule of the square
3.3. The king helps the pawn
3.4. Opposition
3.5. The key squares

4. The Fundamentals of Chess Tactics
4.1. Tactical methods
4.2. Combination and its components
4.3. Double attack
4.4. Knight and pawn forks
4.5. Exploiting a pin
4.6. How to fight against pins
4.7. Discovered attack
4.8. Discovered check
4.9. "Mill"
4.10. Double check
4.11. Decoy
4.12. Blocking
4.13. Smothered mate
4.14. Distraction
4.15. Weakness of the back rank
4.16. Square clearance
4.17. Line clearance

5. Utilizing a Material or Positional Advantage

What's New in Version 3.3.2 – Updated July 24, 2024

  • Added a Spaced Repetition-based training mode, combining previously missed exercises with new ones to optimize learning efficiency
  • Introduced the ability to run tests based on bookmarked positions
  • Implemented a daily puzzle goal feature – choose how many exercises to complete daily to maintain sharpness
  • New daily streak tracker – keep your momentum going by completing your daily goal consistently
  • Various bug fixes and performance improvements
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