Master the fundamentals of checkmating combinations with a course designed by renowned coach Victor Khenkin!
CT-ART: Mating Combinations stands out for two key reasons: the exceptional quality of its theoretical content and the innovative iBook learning technology. This system utilizes hyperlinks and supplementary windows for a more intuitive and engaging study experience. Curated by the esteemed coach Victor Khenkin, the course features 1200 instructional examples across 14 themes. Each theme demonstrates the unique role of specific pieces in executing mating combinations, followed by 700 practical exercises for you to solve.
This program is part of the Chess King Learn series , a groundbreaking chess instruction methodology. The series encompasses comprehensive courses in tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, tailored for all skill levels from beginner to professional.
Utilize this course to deepen your chess understanding, discover new tactical patterns and combinations, and apply your knowledge in practical scenarios.
The program functions as a personal coach, assigning tasks and offering guidance when you're stuck. It provides hints, detailed explanations, and even demonstrates decisive refutations for common mistakes.
An integrated theoretical section explains key gameplay methods for specific phases, using real-game examples. This theory is presented interactively, allowing you to not only read the lessons but also make moves on the board to explore variations.
Program Advantages:
♔ High-quality, thoroughly verified examples
♔ Requires entry of all key moves as instructed
♔ Tasks with varying levels of difficulty
♔ Diverse objectives to achieve in each problem
♔ Helpful hints provided after mistakes
♔ Refutations shown for typical incorrect moves
♔ Ability to play any position against the computer
♔ Interactive theoretical lessons
♔ Clear, structured table of contents
♔ Tracks rating (ELO) progression throughout learning
♔ Customizable test mode with flexible settings
♔ Option to bookmark favorite exercises
♔ Tablet-optimized for larger screens
♔ Fully functional offline
♔ Sync progress across devices—link the app to a free Chess King account and continue training on Android, iOS, and Web simultaneously
The course includes a free trial with full access to a selection of lessons. This allows you to evaluate the application thoroughly before exploring additional topics:
1. The Rook
2. The Bishop
3. The Queen
4. The Knight
5. The Pawn
6. Two Rooks
7. Rook and Bishop
8. Rook and Knight
9. Two Bishops
10. Two Knights
11. Bishop and Knight
12. Queen and Bishop
13. Queen and Knight
14. Three Pieces
What's New in the Latest Version 3.3.2
* New feature to run tests on bookmarked exercises.
* Added daily puzzle goal - set your target number of exercises to maintain sharp skills.
* Added daily streak counter - tracks consecutive days of meeting your daily goal.
* Various bug fixes and performance improvements