Chess Middlegame I

The Chess Middlegame I course created by GM Alexander Kalinin offers a unique approach to learning the methods and intricacies of the middlegame. It includes an extensive theoretical section focused on typical strategies and techniques utilized in popular openings such as the Scotch, Ruy Lopez, Sicilian, Caro-Kann, French, English opening, Dutch, Slav, Catalan, Nimzo-Indian, King's Indian, Grünfeld and Benko Gambit. Moreover, the Encyclopedia of Middlegame course covers detailed materials regarding typical pawn structures including Karlsbad and Hedgehog. This course is part of the Chess King Learn series, a groundbreaking teaching method that is appropriate for beginner, experienced players, and professional players. The series includes courses in tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, which are structured according to player levels. With the help of this course, players can enhance their chess knowledge, learn new tactical tricks and combinations, and apply their newly acquired skills. The program functions as a chess coach, providing users with tasks to solve, hinting on how to solve them and offering explanations or striking refutations on any mistakes made. It is equipped with a theoretical section that explains game methods specific to each stage of the game, supported by sound examples. The interactivity of the lesson allows players to not only read the theory but also to apply moves on the board, and resolve unclear moves. The program features include diverse difficulty levels of the tasks, and the platform gives hints in case of an error while also displaying a clear refutation for typical mistaken moves. Users can test skills by playing out any position of the task against the computer. Also, bookmarking favorite exercises is possible, and the program monitors a player's rating (ELO) during the learning process. The test mode has flexible settings, and the application is tablet-adapted, freeing users from the need to have an internet connection. The app can link to a free Chess King account and allow access from Android, iOS, and the web simultaneously. The course offers a modular structure where users can access a free version before deciding to purchase the program. The free module includes in-depth lessons on Scotch game, Ruy Lopez defense, Caro-Kann defense, French defense, Sicilian defense, English opening, Dutch defense, Slav defense, Catalan opening, Nimzo-Indian defense, Grünfeld defense, Benko gambit, Karlsbad structure, typical position with the mobile pawn center, and the hedgehog system.