Theory and key playing ideas in the most critical and decisive variations

This course is designed for club and intermediate players, covering the theory and essential concepts in the most sharp and decisive variations of the Sicilian Defense arising after 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6: the Lasker variation, Paulsen variation, Labourdonnais variation, Simagin variation, and Boleslavsky defense. The course offers a comprehensive theoretical and practical overview of current variations, illustrated with 300 examples. With numerous new exercises, you can reinforce your understanding: 300 exercises cover all variations following 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6.

This course is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), an innovative chess training method. The series includes courses in tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, organized by skill level from beginner to advanced, and even for professional players.

Using this course, you can enhance your chess knowledge, discover new tactical tricks and combinations, and apply what you've learned in practice.

The program serves as a coach, assigning problems and providing support when you're stuck. It offers hints, explanations, and demonstrates powerful refutations for common mistakes.

The program also includes a theoretical section that explains gameplay methods for specific stages using relevant examples. Theory is delivered interactively, allowing you to read lesson content, make moves on the board, and explore unclear lines.

Program advantages:

♔ High-quality examples, all verified for accuracy

♔ Requires input of all key moves as instructed

♔ Multiple difficulty levels for tasks

♔ Diverse objectives to achieve in problems

♔ Hints provided when errors occur

♔ Refutations shown for typical mistakes

♔ Option to play any task position against the computer

♔ Interactive theoretical lessons

♔ Organized table of contents

♔ Tracks rating (ELO) changes during training

♔ Customizable test mode

♔ Bookmark favorite exercises

♔ Tablet-optimized display

♔ Works offline

♔ Sync progress across devices by linking to a free Chess King account on Android, iOS, and Web

The course includes a free section to try the program. Free lessons are fully functional, letting you evaluate the app before purchasing additional topics:

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 the Latest Version 3.3.2

Last updated on Aug 7, 2024 * Added Spaced Repetition training mode - blends missed exercises with new ones for optimal puzzle sets.
* Added ability to run tests on bookmarks.
* Added daily puzzle goal - set your target to maintain skills.
* Added daily streak counter - tracks consecutive days meeting daily goals.
* Various fixes and improvements