Chess Tactics in Sicilian 2

This course is designed for club and intermediate chess players and delves into the theory and playing strategies of the most critical and sharp variations of the Sicilian Defense following the moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6. It covers key lines such as the Lasker variation, Paulsen variation, Labourdonnais variation, Simagin variation, and the Boleslavsky defense. The course offers an in-depth theoretical and practical analysis, supported by 300 illustrative examples. Additionally, it includes 300 exercises to help you master these variations thoroughly.

The course is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), renowned for its innovative chess teaching methodology. This series spans various chess topics including tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, catering to players from beginners to professionals.

By engaging with this course, you can enhance your understanding of chess, discover new tactical maneuvers and combinations, and apply this knowledge effectively in your games.

The program functions as a personal coach, providing tasks and guiding you through solutions when you're stuck. It offers hints, explanations, and even demonstrates refutations of common mistakes.

The course also features a theoretical section that explains gameplay strategies at different stages, using real-life examples. This section is interactive, allowing you to make moves on the board and explore unclear positions.

Key advantages of the program include:

♔ High-quality, thoroughly vetted examples ♔ Requirement to input all key moves as instructed ♔ Varied task difficulty levels ♔ Diverse objectives within the problems ♔ Hint provision upon errors ♔ Demonstration 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 ELO rating changes during learning ♔ Flexible test mode settings ♔ Bookmarking of favorite exercises ♔ Compatibility with larger tablet screens ♔ No internet connection required ♔ Ability to sync the app with a free Chess King account for multi-device use on Android, iOS, and Web

The course includes a free section for testing the program, with fully functional lessons that simulate real-world use before you explore further topics such as:

1. Chess Tactics in Sicilian Defense II 1.1. Lasker variation 1.2. Sozin attack 1.3. Paulsen variation 1.4. Labourdonnais variation 1.5. Simagin variation 1.6. Boleslavsky defense 1.7. Other variations

2. Sicilian Defense - theory 2.1. The system with 2. c3 2.2. The systems with e7-e5 2.3. Paulsen system 2.4. Closed system 2.5. Moscow variation 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bb5 2.6. Rossolimo variation 3. Bb5 2.7. Chelyabinsk variation 2.8. Other variations

What's New in Version 3.3.2

Last updated on Aug 7, 2024

• Added training mode based on Spaced Repetition, which integrates incorrect exercises with new ones to present a tailored set of puzzles.
• Introduced the ability to launch tests on bookmarked exercises.
• Added a daily goal feature for puzzles, allowing you to set a number of exercises to maintain your skills.
• Included a daily streak tracker to monitor consecutive days of meeting the daily goal.
• Implemented various fixes and improvements.