Chess Middlegame II

Chess Middlegame II: Master Middlegame Strategies with GM Alexander Kalinin

GM Alexander Kalinin's Chess Middlegame II course provides a comprehensive theoretical approach to mastering middlegame chess techniques. The course covers a wide range of openings, including variations of the Sicilian Defense (Dragon, Najdorf, Paulsen), Ruy Lopez (Open, Exchange), King's Gambit, Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Pirc-Ufimtsev, Alekhine's Defense, Nimzo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Defense, Queen's Gambit, and Modern Benoni.

This course is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), a unique chess training method. The series offers courses on tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, catering to all skill levels, from beginners to grandmasters.

Enhance your chess skills, discover new tactical maneuvers and combinations, and solidify your knowledge through practical application. The program functions as a personalized coach, assigning tasks, providing hints and explanations, and even demonstrating refutations of common errors.

The course incorporates an interactive theoretical section using real-game examples to explain middlegame principles. You'll actively participate by making moves on the board, solidifying your understanding of key concepts.

Key Features:

• High-quality, verified examples
• Requires input of all key moves
• Varied difficulty levels
• Diverse problem-solving objectives
• Hints and error refutations
• Play against the computer
• Interactive theoretical lessons
• Organized table of contents
• Tracks ELO rating progress
• Customizable test mode
• Bookmarking capabilities
• Tablet-optimized interface
• Offline functionality
• Cross-platform compatibility (Android, iOS, Web) via Chess King account

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

1. Sicilian Defense (Dragon, Najdorf, Paulsen variations)
2. King's Gambit (various variations)
3. Italian Game (Giuoco Piano, Pianissimo, Moeller Attack, Evans Gambit)
4. Ruy Lopez (Open, Exchange variations)
5. Pirc-Ufimtsev Defense (Classical, variations with 4.f3 and 4.f4)
6. Alekhine's Defense (Four Pawns Attack, Exchange, Modern variations)
7. Nimzo-Indian Defense (Classical, variations with 4...d6, 4...b6, 4...O-O)
8. Queen's Indian Defense (Classical, variations with 4...Ba6)
9. Queen's Gambit Declined (Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein's Attack)
10. Modern Benoni Defense