Chess Tactics in Sicilian 2

Theory and Playing Hooks in the Most Sharp and Deciding Variations

This course is designed for club and intermediate players and delves into the theory and playing hooks in the most sharp and deciding variations of the Sicilian Defense following the moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6. The course covers the Lasker variation, the Paulsen variation, the Labourdonnais variation, the Simagin variation, and the Boleslavsky defense. It provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical analysis of these variations, supported by 300 examples. Additionally, the course includes 300 exercises to help reinforce your understanding of all the variations after 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6.

This course is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), an innovative chess teaching method. The series offers courses on tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, tailored for players ranging from beginners to professionals.

By engaging with this course, you can enhance your chess knowledge, learn new tactical tricks and combinations, and apply what you've learned in practical scenarios.

The program serves as a coach, providing tasks to solve and assisting when you encounter difficulties. It offers hints, explanations, and demonstrates refutations of common mistakes.

The program also features a theoretical section that explains game methods at various stages, using real examples. The theory is presented interactively, allowing you to read lesson texts, make moves on the board, and practice unclear moves.

Advantages of the Program:

♔ High-quality examples, all double-checked for accuracy

♔ Requirement to enter all key moves as instructed by the coach

♔ Tasks with varying levels of difficulty

♔ Different objectives to achieve in the problems

♔ Hints provided when errors are made

♔ Refutations shown for typical mistakes

♔ Option to play out any position of the tasks against the computer

♔ Interactive theoretical lessons

♔ Well-organized table of contents

♔ Monitoring of the player's ELO rating during the learning process

♔ Flexible test mode settings

♔ Ability to bookmark favorite exercises

♔ Optimized for larger tablet screens

♔ No internet connection required

♔ Linkable to a free Chess King account for multi-device access on Android, iOS, and Web

The course includes a free section where you can evaluate the program's functionality. The free lessons are fully operational, allowing you to experience the application in real-world conditions before unlocking additional topics:

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 - choose how many exercises 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