Chess Endgame Studies

This chess training course, a curated selection from the renowned CT-ART 4.0 program, focuses on high-quality endgame studies chosen for their instructive value. The unparalleled clarity and elegance of these studies are unmatched, offering a superior learning experience. The course encompasses approximately 950 premier endgame compositions and 900 supplementary exercises. Each problem includes a unique 5x5 mini-position hint, distilling 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 courses covering tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, catering to all skill levels, from novice to professional.

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

Key features include:

• High-quality, verified examples: All problems are rigorously checked for accuracy.
• Comprehensive move input: Users must input all key moves as directed.
• Varied difficulty levels: Exercises cater to diverse skill sets.
• Multiple objectives: Problems present a range of strategic goals.
• Error feedback and refutation: The program provides hints and demonstrates refutations of common mistakes.
• Interactive play: Users can play through any position against the computer.
• Organized content: A structured table of contents ensures easy navigation.
• ELO tracking: The program monitors and tracks player rating (ELO) progress.
• Flexible testing: A customizable test mode is available.
• Bookmarking: Favorite exercises can be easily bookmarked.
• Tablet compatibility: Optimized for larger tablet screens.
• Offline access: No internet connection is required.
• Multi-device synchronization: Link to a free Chess King account for cross-platform access (Android, iOS, Web).

A free trial version is available, allowing users to fully experience the program's functionality before purchasing the full course. The free version includes lessons on:

1. King attacks
2. Stalemate
3. Pawn promotion
4. Domination
5. Positional fortresses and their destruction
6. Draws by perpetual check or repetition
7. Miscellaneous concepts and combinations

Version 3.3.2 (August 7, 2024) Updates:

• Spaced Repetition Training: Combines incorrect exercises with new ones for optimized learning.
• Bookmark Tests: Allows launching tests based on bookmarked exercises.
• Daily Goal Setting: Customize the number of daily exercises.
• Daily Streak Tracking: Tracks consecutive days of goal completion.
• General improvements and bug fixes.

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