Chess Middlegame IV

Chess Middlegame IV, expertly crafted by Grandmaster Alexander Kalinin, is a comprehensive course designed to elevate your understanding of middlegame strategies. This advanced-level training program includes 560 instructional examples and 530 practical exercises tailored for players with ELO ratings between 1800 and 2400. The course covers a wide array of openings such as the Ruy Lopez, Two Knights' Defense, French Defense, Sicilian Defense, Caro-Kann, King's Indian Defense, Nimzo-Indian Defense, English Opening, and more.

This course is part of the renowned Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), an innovative platform offering structured learning across all phases of chess—openings, middlegame, endgame, strategy, and tactics. It caters to players at every level, from beginners to professionals, ensuring a seamless progression in skill development.

Enhance Your Chess Expertise

The theoretical section dives deep into key middlegame techniques using real-world examples, presented interactively so that you can not only read but also practice directly on the board by playing out moves and exploring variations.

Key Features of the Program

• ♔ High-quality, thoroughly verified examples for accurate learning
• ♔ Requirement to input all essential moves as guided by the instructor
• ♔ Tasks categorized by varying levels of difficulty
• ♔ Diverse objectives in each exercise to challenge different skills
• ♔ Instant hints provided upon making an error
• ♔ Clear refutations shown for common incorrect moves
• ♔ Option to play any task position against the computer
• ♔ Interactive and engaging theoretical lessons
• ♔ Well-structured and easy-to-navigate table of contents
• ♔ Built-in ELO rating tracking to monitor progress over time
• ♔ Customizable test mode with adjustable parameters
• ♔ Bookmarking functionality for favorite exercises
• ♔ Optimized interface for tablet devices
• ♔ Offline access—no internet required
• ♔ Sync capabilities with a free Chess King account for multi-device learning across Android, iOS, and Web platforms

Free Trial Available

You can explore a fully functional free version of the app before committing to further content. The trial allows you to experience the full range of features and teaching methods firsthand. Here’s a glimpse of the topics covered in the course:

1. Ruy Lopez
   • 1.1. Ruy Lopez
   • 1.2. Jaenisch Gambit
   • 1.3. Arkhangelsk Variation
2. Two Knights Game
   • 2.1. Two Knights Game
   • 2.2. 4. Ng5
   • 2.3. 4. d4
3. French Defense
   • 3.1. French Defense
   • 3.2. Nimzowitsch Variation 3. e5
   • 3.3. Classical Variation 3. Nc3 Nf6
4. Sicilian Defense – Richter-Rauser Variation
   • 4.1. Sicilian Defense – Richter-Rauser Variation
   • 4.2. 6... e6 7. Qd2 Be7
   • 4.3. 7... h6
   • 4.4. 7... a6
5. Caro-Kann Defense – Advance Variation 3. e5
6. King's Indian Defense
   • 6.1. King's Indian Defense
   • 6.2. Saemisch System
   • 6.3. Classical System
   • 6.4. Fianchetto Variation
   • 6.5. Averbakh System
7. Nimzo-Indian Defense – Rubinstein System
   • 7.1. Nimzo-Indian Defense – Rubinstein System
   • 7.2. 4... b6
   • 7.3. 4... c5
   • 7.4. 4... O-O
8. Slav Defense
   • 8.1. Slav Defense
   • 8.2. 4... dxc4
   • 8.3. Chebanenko Variation 4... a7-a6
9. Tartakower-Makagonov-Bondarevsky (TMB) System
10. English Opening
    • 10.1. English Opening
    • 10.2. 4... e5 5. Nb5 d5 6. cxd5 Bc5
    • 10.3. 4... e6 5. g3 d5 6. Bg2 e5 7. Nf3 d4
11. Hanham Variation Against 1. d4
    • 11.1. Hanham Variation Against 1. d4
    • 11.2. Development of the Bishop to e2
    • 11.3. Development of the Bishop to g2

What's New in Version 3.3.2

• \* Introduced a Spaced Repetition-based training mode that blends previously missed exercises with new ones to optimize learning efficiency
• \* Enabled tests based on bookmarked positions for targeted review
• \* Implemented a daily puzzle goal system to help maintain consistent practice
• \* Added a daily streak tracker to encourage continuous engagement
• \* Various bug fixes and performance improvements