This course is designed for club and intermediate chess players and delves into the theory and strategic nuances of the most critical and sharp variations of the French Defense, which arise after the initial moves 1.e4 e6. The course offers an in-depth exploration of current variations, supported by approximately 130 illustrative examples and 330 exercises designed to enhance your understanding and practical application of the French Defense, whether you play as White or Black.
Part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), this course is part of a comprehensive chess education platform that covers tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame strategies, tailored to different skill levels from beginners to professional players. By engaging with this course, you can expand your chess knowledge, master new tactical maneuvers and combinations, and effectively apply these skills in your games.
The program functions as a personal coach, providing you with tasks to complete and guiding you through solutions if you encounter difficulties. It offers hints, detailed explanations, and demonstrates compelling refutations of common mistakes, helping you to learn from your errors.
Additionally, the course features a theoretical section that elucidates game strategies at various stages, using real-life examples. This theory is presented interactively, allowing you to not only read the lessons but also make moves on the board to clarify and practice ambiguous positions.
Key advantages of the program include:
♔ High-quality, thoroughly verified examples
♔ Requirement to input all critical moves as instructed by the coach
♔ Exercises with varying levels of difficulty
♔ Diverse objectives to achieve within the problems
♔ Immediate hints for errors
♔ Demonstrations of refutations for typical mistakes
♔ Option to play out any task position against the computer
♔ Interactive theoretical lessons
♔ Well-organized table of contents
♔ Monitoring of your ELO rating changes during the learning process
♔ Flexible test mode settings
♔ Ability to bookmark favorite exercises
♔ Compatibility with larger tablet screens
♔ No need for an internet connection
♔ Synchronization across multiple devices on Android, iOS, and Web platforms through a free Chess King account
The course includes a free section that allows you to experience the full functionality of the program. This trial version covers the following topics:
French Defense
1.1. Classical Variation
1.2. Tarrasch Variation
1.3. Winawer Variation
1.4. Other Variations
What's New in the Latest Version 3.3.2
Last updated on Jul 29, 2024
- Added training mode based on Spaced Repetition - it combines erroneous exercises with new ones and presents the more suitable set of puzzles to solve.
- Added ability to launch tests on bookmarks.
- Added daily goal for puzzles - choose how many exercises you need to keep your skills in shape.
- Added daily streak - how many days in a row the daily goal is completed.
- Various fixes and improvements
