CT-ART. Chess Mate Theory

Fundamental course of mating combinations from renowned coach Victor Khenkin!

The CT-ART. Mating Combinations program stands out for two key reasons: the exceptional quality of its theoretical content and the innovative iBook technology used to deliver the material. This interactive method utilizes hyperlinks and pop-up windows for seamless navigation and enhanced learning comfort. Crafted by the esteemed chess coach Victor Khenkin, the course features 1,200 instructive examples across 14 thematic sections, each demonstrating how specific pieces can be used in mating combinations, along with 700 practical exercises to sharpen your skills.

Part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), this course leverages a revolutionary approach to chess education. The series covers tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, structured by skill level—from beginners to advanced and even professional players.

With this program, you’ll deepen your chess understanding, master new tactical patterns and mating techniques, and effectively apply your knowledge in real games.

The app functions as a personal coach, offering carefully structured tasks and providing support when you're stuck. It delivers hints, detailed explanations, and highlights the refutation of incorrect moves with precision.

A comprehensive theoretical section explains key mating methods using real-game examples. The material is presented interactively—allowing you not only to read the lessons but also to play moves directly on the board and explore critical variations.

Key Features of the Program:

♔ Thousands of high-quality, double-checked examples for accuracy
♔ Requires input of all key moves as specified in the lesson
♔ Tasks graded by varying levels of difficulty
♔ Diverse objectives in each exercise to challenge your thinking
♔ In-app hints provided upon errors
♔ Refutations shown for common incorrect moves
♔ Ability to play out any exercise position against the built-in engine
♔ Interactive theoretical lessons with dynamic board support
♔ Well-organized, structured table of contents
♔ Tracks your ELO rating progression throughout the course
♔ Flexible test mode with customizable settings
♔ Bookmark favorite exercises for quick access
♔ Optimized for tablets with larger screen support
♔ Fully offline—no internet connection required
♔ Sync progress across multiple devices (Android, iOS, Web) via a free Chess King account

The course includes a free version, allowing you to experience the full functionality before unlocking additional content. The free lessons are complete and ready to use, giving you a genuine feel for the program. Topics available in the free section include:

1. The rook
2. The bishop
3. The queen
4. The knight
5. The pawn
6. Two rooks
7. The rook and the bishop
8. The rook and the knight
9. Two bishops
10. Two knights
11. The bishop and the knight
12. The queen and the bishop
13. The queen and the knight
14. Three pieces

What's New in Version 3.3.2

Updated on Jul 29, 2024
• Introduced Spaced Repetition training mode—blends previously missed exercises with new ones to optimize learning retention
• Added option to run tests using bookmarked exercises
• New daily puzzle goal feature—set the number of puzzles to solve each day to maintain peak performance
• Track your daily streak—monitor consecutive days of completing your daily goal
• Various bug fixes and performance improvements

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