Steinitz

Dive into the brilliance of chess history with this exclusive course featuring all 517 games played by the legendary World Champion. This comprehensive collection offers you a unique opportunity to learn directly from the master's gameplay through 55 carefully curated exercises — experience what it’s like to play *like Steinitz* and challenge yourself by playing *against Steinitz*. Each game is a lesson in strategic thinking, tactical precision, and positional mastery.

This course is part of the renowned [Chess King Learn](https://learn.chessking.com/) series — an innovative and interactive approach to chess education. Designed for players of all levels, from beginners to professionals, the series covers every phase of the game including tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame techniques, and endgame principles. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or deepen your understanding of chess theory, this program provides structured, step-by-step learning tailored to your progress.

With this powerful training tool, you can significantly enhance your chess knowledge. Learn new tactical patterns, discover hidden combinations, and apply your skills in real-world scenarios. The program functions as a personal coach, assigning tasks, offering guidance when you're stuck, and providing detailed feedback. It delivers hints, thorough explanations, and even demonstrates strong refutations of incorrect moves — helping you understand where you went wrong and how to improve.

The theoretical section dives deep into essential chess concepts, explaining key ideas through practical examples taken directly from Steinitz’s games. Lessons are presented interactively, allowing you to not only read the material but also make moves on the virtual board to explore variations and clarify complex positions.

Key Features of the Program

• ♔ High-quality examples: All content has been thoroughly verified for accuracy and relevance.
• ♔ Complete move entry: You must input all critical moves required by the lesson to ensure full engagement and understanding.
• ♔ Multiple difficulty levels: Tasks are categorized by complexity so you can train at your own pace.
• ♔ Diverse objectives: Problems are designed to reach specific goals, improving both creativity and problem-solving skills.
• ♔ Intelligent feedback system: Get instant hints when you make a mistake, and see clear refutations of common errors.
• ♔ Play against the engine: Practice any position from the exercises against the built-in AI to reinforce your learning.
• ♔ Interactive lessons: Theory comes alive through hands-on exploration and guided instruction.
• ♔ Clear structure: A well-organized table of contents ensures easy navigation through topics and subtopics.
• ♔ Rating tracking: The app monitors your ELO rating changes as you progress, giving you real-time insight into your improvement.
• ♔ Customizable test mode: Adjust settings to create personalized testing environments that match your learning goals.
• ♔ Bookmarking feature: Save your favorite exercises for quick access and repeated practice.
• ♔ Tablet-friendly interface: Optimized for larger screens, ensuring a smooth and immersive learning experience.
• ♔ Offline access: No internet connection? No problem — enjoy uninterrupted study anytime, anywhere.
• ♔ Multi-device sync: Connect the app to your free Chess King account and continue your progress seamlessly across Android, iOS, and web platforms.

Course Content Overview

The course includes a fully functional free version so you can experience the quality and effectiveness of the program before diving deeper. Here’s a glimpse of the structured curriculum:

1. 1. Combinations
   1. 1.1. Play like Steinitz
   2. 1.2. Play against Steinitz
2. 2. Games
   1. 2.1. 1862–1866
   2. 2.2. 1867–1880
   3. 2.3. 1881–1889
   4. 2.4. 1890–1895
   5. 2.5. 1896–1899

What's New in Version 3.3.2 (Updated August 7, 2024)

• ✨ Spaced Repetition Training Mode: Combines previously missed exercises with new ones, intelligently selecting puzzles based on your performance.
• ✨ Bookmark Test Mode: Now you can run tests using your saved favorite exercises for targeted review.
• ✨ Daily Puzzle Goal: Set a custom number of exercises to complete each day and stay consistently sharp.
• ✨ Daily Streak Tracker: Keep track of consecutive days you've met your goal — build momentum and stay motivated.
• ✨ Various fixes and enhancements: Improved stability, smoother interface navigation, and better overall user experience.