Master the theory and key attacking ideas in the most critical and decisive variations

Designed for club and intermediate players, this course covers essential theory and strategic concepts in the sharpest and most decisive variations of the Sicilian Defense after 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6, including the Lasker, Paulsen, Labourdonnais, Simagin variations, and the Boleslavsky Defense. The course provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical overview of current variations with 300 instructional examples. Strengthen your understanding with extensive practice: 300 exercises covering all variations following 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6.

This course is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), featuring an innovative chess instruction methodology. The series encompasses courses in tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, categorized by skill level from beginner to advanced, including professional levels.

This course will help you expand your chess understanding, discover new tactical patterns and combinations, and apply your knowledge in practical situations.

The program serves as a personal coach, presenting challenges and providing assistance when needed. You'll receive helpful hints, detailed explanations, and see convincing refutations for common mistakes.

An interactive theoretical section demonstrates gameplay strategies through practical examples. This interactive approach allows you to not only study lesson content but also practice moves on the board and explore different possibilities.

Program features:

♔ High-quality examples, thoroughly verified for accuracy

♔ Requirement to input all key moves as instructed

♔ Multiple difficulty levels for tasks

♔ Diverse objectives to accomplish in problems

♔ Helpful hints provided when errors occur

♔ Demonstrations of refutations for typical mistakes

♔ Ability to practice any position against the computer

♔ Interactive theoretical lessons

♔ Organized table of contents

♔ Rating (ELO) tracking throughout your learning journey

♔ Customizable test mode with flexible settings

♔ Bookmarking capability for favorite exercises

♔ Tablet-optimized interface for larger screens

♔ Full offline functionality

♔ Sync progress across multiple devices (Android, iOS, Web) with a free Chess King account

A free version is available to evaluate the program's features. The free lessons provide full functionality, letting you experience the application before purchasing additional content:

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 training mode based on Spaced Repetition - it combines erroneous exercises with new ones and presents the more suitable set of puzzles to solve.
* Added ability to launch tests on bookmarks.
* Added daily goal for puzzles - chose how many exercise you need to keep your skills in shape.
* Added daily streak - how many days in a row the daily goal is completed.
* Various fixes and improvements