Raul Capablanca Chess Champion

Analyze 640 games played by the World Champion

Study 640 deeply annotated games from the third World Champion, José Raúl Capablanca. Explore 250 of his most fascinating and instructive positions in the supplementary training module, "Play as Capablanca."

This program is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), a revolutionary approach to chess instruction. The series features comprehensive lessons in tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, tailored to players of all skill levels—from novices to seasoned competitors and even professionals.

This course helps you expand your chess understanding, master new tactical ideas and combinations, and apply your knowledge in practical scenarios.

The software functions as a personal trainer, assigning exercises and offering guidance whenever you need assistance. It provides useful hints, detailed explanations, and even demonstrates decisive refutations for common errors.

A dedicated theory section illustrates strategies for specific game phases using real-game situations. Lessons are delivered interactively, letting you not only study the material but also practice moves on the board and clarify any ambiguities.

Key benefits of the program:

♔ Premium, thoroughly verified examples

♔ Mandatory entry of all key moves as directed

♔ Tasks organized by difficulty level

♔ Diverse objectives to accomplish in puzzles

♔ Instant hints when you make an error

♔ Refutations displayed for typical incorrect moves

♔ Option to play any exercise position against the computer

♔ Engaging interactive lessons

♔ Well-organized content structure

♔ Real-time ELO rating tracking throughout training

♔ Customizable test modes

♔ Bookmark preferred exercises

♔ Optimized for tablet displays

♔ Fully functional offline

♔ Sync your progress across Android, iOS, and Web via a free Chess King account

A free trial is available to experience the program's features. The sample lessons provide full functionality, offering a comprehensive preview before you unlock additional topics:

1. José Raúl Capablanca

1.1. 1901

1.2. 1902-1906

1.3. 1906

1.4. 1909

1.5. 1910

1.6. 1911

1.7. 1912

1.8. 1913

1.9. 1913-1914

1.10. 1914

1.11. 1915

1.12. 1916

1.13. 1918

1.14. 1919

1.15. 1921

1.16. 1922

1.17. 1924

1.18. 1925

1.19. 1926

1.20. 1927

1.21. 1928

1.22. 1929

1.23. 1929-1930

1.24. 1930-1931

1.25. 1931

1.26. 1934-1935

1.27. 1935

1.28. 1936

1.29. 1937

1.30. 1938

1.31. 1939

2. Attacking the king

3. Positional play

3.1. Creating and exploiting weaknesses in the opponent's camp

3.2. Improving piece placement. Strategic planning

3.3. Fighting for initiative

3.4. Pawn advances. Opening files

3.5. Capitalizing on misplaced opponent pieces

4. Mastering exchanges

5. Tactical combinations

6. Endgame technique

7. Converting material or positional advantages into wins

8. Defensive skills

What's New in the Latest Version 2.4.2

Last updated on Jul 18, 2023 * Introduced Spaced Repetition training – this method blends incorrectly solved puzzles with new ones, delivering an optimized set of exercises.
* Added the ability to run tests on bookmarked material.
* Implemented a daily puzzle goal – select how many exercises are needed to maintain your skills.
* Added a daily streak counter to track consecutive days of completed goals.
* Various bug fixes and improvements