Chess Middlegame IV: Master Middlegame Strategies with 560 Lessons and 530 Exercises

GM Alexander Kalinin's Chess Middlegame IV course provides comprehensive middlegame instruction through a robust theoretical section. Designed for players rated 1800-2400 ELO, this course features 560 examples and 530 exercises covering major openings like the Ruy Lopez, Two Knights Defense, French Defense, Sicilian Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, King's Indian Defense, Nimzo-Indian Defense, and English Opening.

Part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), this course utilizes a unique teaching methodology. The series offers courses on tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, catering to all skill levels, from beginner to professional.

This course enhances chess understanding, introduces new tactical maneuvers and combinations, and reinforces learned concepts through practical application. The program functions as a personalized coach, providing exercises, hints, explanations, and refutations of common errors.

The interactive theoretical section explains middlegame principles using real-game examples. Users can actively participate by making moves on the board, clarifying unclear positions, and solidifying their understanding.

Key Program Features:

• High-quality, verified examples
• Required key move input
• Varied difficulty levels
• Diverse problem objectives
• Error hints and refutations
• Computer play against any position
• Interactive theoretical lessons
• Organized table of contents
• ELO rating tracking
• Customizable test mode
• Bookmarking capabilities
• Tablet-optimized interface
• Offline functionality
• Multi-device access via Chess King account (free)

A free version allows testing the program's functionality before purchasing additional content. The free lessons are fully functional and cover:

1. Ruy Lopez (including Jaenisch Gambit and Arkhangelsk Variation)
2. Two Knights Game (including 4. Ng5 and 4. d4 variations)
3. French Defense (including Nimzowitch Variation 3. e5 and Classic Variation 3. Nc3 Nf6)
4. Sicilian Defense, Richter-Rauser Variation (with several subvariations)
5. Caro-Kann Defense, Advance Variation 3. e5
6. King's Indian Defense (including Saemisch, Classical, Fianchetto, and Averbakh systems)
7. Nimzo-Indian Defense, Rubinstein System (with several subvariations)
8. Slav Defense (including 4...dxc4 and Chebanenko variations)
9. Tartakower-Makagonov-Bondarevsky (TMB) System
10. English Opening (with several subvariations)
11. Hanham Variation against 1. d4 (with several subvariations)