Steinitz

Dive into the chess legacy of the legendary World Champion with this exclusive course featuring all 517 games ever played by the iconic player. Designed for enthusiasts and serious learners alike, this program offers a comprehensive look at chess mastery through the lens of one of the greatest minds in the game’s history. The course includes 55 carefully crafted exercises split into two unique sections: *Play like Steinitz* and *Play against Steinitz*, allowing you to experience both sides of his strategic genius.

This course is part of the acclaimed Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), a revolutionary approach to chess education. The series spans a wide range of topics including tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame techniques, and endgame principles, all tailored to suit players from beginner to professional levels. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills further, there's something here for every aspiring chess player.

Enhance Your Chess Skills

With this interactive learning tool, you can significantly improve your chess knowledge. Discover powerful tactical patterns, learn how to execute effective combinations, and apply what you've learned directly in practical scenarios. The application functions as a personal coach, offering customized tasks and guiding you through difficult positions when needed. It provides detailed hints, clear explanations, and even demonstrates strong refutations for any mistakes you might make along the way.

Interactive Theory & Practice

The program features an engaging theoretical section that explains key strategies and decision-making methods used during various stages of the game. These lessons are based on real examples from the champion’s career and presented interactively—allowing you not only to read the material but also to play out the moves on a virtual board and explore unclear variations firsthand.

Key Features of the Program

• ♔ High-quality examples: All positions have been thoroughly verified for accuracy.
• ♔ Active learning: You must enter all essential moves as required by the curriculum.
• ♔ Multiple difficulty levels: Tasks are designed to challenge players of varying strengths.
• ♔ Diverse objectives: Each puzzle has a clearly defined goal to help sharpen specific skills.
• ♔ Intelligent feedback: The system provides helpful hints when errors occur.
• ♔ Mistake analysis: Common incorrect moves are met with strong refutations to reinforce learning.
• ♔ Playable positions: You can take any task position and play it out against the computer.
• ♔ Interactive theory: Lessons are presented dynamically so you can engage with the content directly.
• ♔ Clear structure: A well-organized table of contents makes navigation simple and efficient.
• ♔ Performance tracking: The program monitors your ELO rating changes as you progress.
• ♔ Customizable testing: Flexible test mode settings allow for personalized review sessions.
• ♔ Bookmarking feature: Save your favorite exercises for future practice.
• ♔ Tablet-friendly design: Optimized for larger screens without compromising usability.
• ♔ Offline access: No internet connection is required to use the app.
• ♔ Multi-device sync: Connect the app to your free Chess King account and continue your progress seamlessly across Android, iOS, and Web platforms.

Explore the Free Section

You can try before you buy! The course includes a fully functional free section where you can sample the training experience. These introductory lessons offer full functionality and let you test the program under real conditions before unlocking additional chapters. The free version includes:

1. Combinations
   • 1.1. Play like Steinitz
   • 1.2. Play against Steinitz
2. Games
   • 2.1. 1862–1866
   • 2.2. 1867–1880
   • 2.3. 1881–1889
   • 2.4. 1890–1895
   • 2.5. 1896–1899

What's New in Version 3.3.2

Last updated: August 7, 2024

• ✨ Introduced a new training mode powered by Spaced Repetition — combining previously missed exercises with fresh ones to optimize learning efficiency.
• ✨ Added support for launching tests based on bookmarked puzzles.
• ✨ Daily goal setting — choose how many exercises you want to complete each day to maintain peak performance.
• ✨ Daily streak tracking — monitor how many consecutive days you’ve hit your daily goal.
• ✨ Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

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