DownloadIf you're a chess enthusiast looking to elevate your game, the training system by Mark Dvoretsky, the world-renowned chess trainer, is a must-have. His proven methods have guided numerous players to achieve remarkable success, including World and European Championship titles in their youth and Grandmaster status thereafter. Among his protégés are notable names such as Artur Yusupov, Nana Ioseliani, Sergey Dolmatov, and Aleksey Dreev, each having competed in candidates' matches for the world title. Much of the Soviet chess dynasty’s legacy can be attributed to Dvoretsky’s innovative approach to chess training and his distinctive exercise cardfile. This collection features highly instructive positional puzzles and practical exercises aimed at enhancing decision-making skills, fostering strategic intuition, and refining tactical acumen. From cultivating positional awareness to mastering exchange sacrifices and calculating complex variations, these exercises cater to developing crucial elements of a chess player's repertoire.
Until recently, access to this invaluable resource was limited to Dvoretsky’s select group of students. However, thanks to extensive digitization, categorization, and validation efforts, this exceptional material is now accessible to every aspiring chess player. Particularly beneficial for advanced players ranging from experts to grandmasters, the computerized platform enables users to engage in cutting-edge training techniques that were previously unattainable without direct supervision. This comprehensive course promises to deliver premier content to chess enthusiasts and educators alike, offering continuous improvement over time.
The course comprises 200 meticulously crafted exercises tailored for advanced players (Elo 2000–2400), focusing on key areas such as strategy and planning, calculation of variations, endgame technique, and defending inferior positions.
This course is part of the acclaimed Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), representing an unparalleled method of chess instruction. The series encompasses courses spanning tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, divided into levels catering to beginners through professionals.
Through this program, users can enhance their chess understanding, discover novel tactical motifs, and apply learned concepts in practical scenarios. Acting as both mentor and guide, the software provides hints, explanations, and even demonstrates elegant solutions to common errors.
Key features of the program include high-quality examples verified for accuracy, requiring participants to input critical moves, diverse task complexities, varied objectives, real-time assistance for mistakes, illustrative corrections for typical missteps, interactive gameplay options against the computer, a structured syllabus, tracking of Elo ratings throughout the learning journey, customizable testing modes, bookmarking functionality, tablet optimization, offline usability, and synchronized multi-device accessibility via a free Chess King account across Android, iOS, and web platforms.
A free section offers users the opportunity to explore the application’s capabilities, featuring fully operational lessons that simulate real-world conditions prior to accessing premium content. Topics covered in the free portion include:
- Training System by Mark Dvoretsky 1.1 Strategy and Plan 1.2 Calculation of Variations 1.3 Endgame Technique 1.4 Defense in Bad Positions
What's New in Version 3.3.2 (Last Updated August 3, 2024)
- Introduced spaced repetition-based training mode combining error-prone exercises with fresh challenges.
- Enabled launching tests directly from bookmarks.
- Added daily exercise goals allowing customization of daily practice sessions.
- Implemented a daily streak tracker recording consecutive days meeting targets.
- Multiple bug fixes and performance enhancements.
