Chess Middlegame I

First part of middlegame play methods analysis - 600 lessons and 1000 studies

The Chess Middlegame I course, created by GM Alexander Kalinin, is designed to teach students essential middlegame methods and strategies through comprehensive theoretical sections. It covers typical plans and techniques in popular openings such as the Scotch Game, Ruy Lopez, Sicilian Defense, Caro-Kann, French Defense, English Opening, Dutch Defense, Slav Defense, Catalan Opening, Nimzo-Indian Defense, King's Indian Defense, Grünfeld Defense, and Benko Gambit. The Encyclopedia of Middlegame course provides in-depth analysis of standard pawn structures like the Karlsbad formation, Hedgehog system, and more.

This course is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), which features an innovative chess teaching methodology. The series includes courses in tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, categorized by skill level from beginner to advanced, including content suitable for professional players.

Using this course, you can enhance your chess understanding, discover new tactical patterns and combinations, and apply your knowledge through practical exercises.

The program functions as a personal coach, assigning puzzles and providing assistance when needed. It offers contextual hints, detailed explanations, and demonstrates effective refutations for common errors.

A comprehensive theoretical section explains key gameplay methods for different game phases using annotated examples. The interactive theory format allows you to not only read lesson content but also practice moves on the board and explore alternative variations.

Program features:

♔ High-quality examples, all verified for accuracy

♔ Requirement to input all key moves as instructed

♔ Multiple difficulty levels for exercises

♔ Varied objectives to accomplish in puzzles

♔ Contextual hints provided after mistakes

♔ Refutations demonstrated for typical errors

♔ Ability to practice any position against computer opponent

♔ Interactive theoretical lessons

♔ Organized table of contents

♔ ELO rating tracking throughout learning progress

♔ Customizable test mode with flexible settings

♔ Bookmarking capability for favorite exercises

♔ Tablet-optimized interface for larger screens

♔ Full offline functionality

♔ Synchronization across devices through free Chess King account (Android, iOS, and Web simultaneously)

The course includes a free trial section for evaluating the program. Free lessons provide full functionality, enabling you to test the application before accessing additional topics:

1. Scotch Game

1.1. Scotch Game

1.2. Variation with 4...Nf6

1.3. Variation with 4...Bc5

2. Ruy Lopez Defense

2.1. Ruy Lopez Defense

2.2. Classification of Closed Ruy Lopez

2.3. Closed Pawn Center

2.4. Positions with Closed Pawn Center and Open c-file

2.5. Rauzer's Plan

2.6. Variation with Bc8-e6

2.7. Unblocked Center Positions

3. Caro-Kann Defense

3.1. Caro-Kann Defense

3.2. Capablanca Variation

3.3. Smyslov-Petrosian Variation

4. French Defense

4.1. French Defense

4.2. Winawer Variation

4.3. Classical System (3...Nf6 4.e5 Nfd7)

4.4. Tarrasch Variation (3.Nd2)

5. Sicilian Defense

5.1. Sicilian Defense

5.2. System with 2.c3

5.3. Scheveningen Variation

5.4. Systems with e7-e5

5.5. Systems with Bxf6 gxf6 Exchange

6. English Opening

6.1. English Opening

6.2. English Opening: Reversed Dragon System

6.3. English Opening: 1.c4 e5 (excluding d7-d5)

7. Dutch Defense

7.1. Dutch Defense

7.2. Stonewall Formation

8. Slav Defense

9. Catalan Opening

10. Nimzo-Indian Defense

11. Grünfeld Defense: System with Qd1-b3

12. King's Indian Defense

13. Benko Gambit

14. Karlsbad Pawn Structure

15. Typical Positions with Mobile Pawn Center

16. Hedgehog System

17. Typical Pawn Structure with Outpost on Half-Open d-file