Lasker

Emanuel Lasker – 630 Games Played by the World Champion. 203 Tasks: Play Like or Against Lasker.

Dive into the most comprehensive collection of games played by Emanuel Lasker, the second World Chess Champion, who held the title from 1894 to 1921. This extensive course features 630 deeply annotated games, offering a complete overview of Lasker’s legendary chess career. Additionally, it includes a special interactive section titled “Play as Lasker,” consisting of 203 quiz positions designed to help you discover and master the brilliant and strategic moves he employed during his games.

This educational course is part of the renowned Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), an innovative approach to chess instruction. The series offers structured lessons covering all aspects of chess—including tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame—organized by difficulty levels ranging from beginner to professional.

By working through this course, you can significantly enhance your chess understanding, learn powerful tactical patterns and combinations, and apply your newfound knowledge in real gameplay scenarios.

The program functions as a personal chess coach, assigning exercises and guiding you through them with support when needed. It provides hints, detailed explanations, and even demonstrates strong refutations of incorrect moves you might try.

Also included is a rich theoretical section that explains key chess concepts for different phases of the game using practical examples. The theory is presented interactively, allowing you not only to read the lessons but also to explore variations and test unclear lines directly on the board.

Key Features of the Program:

♔ High-quality examples, thoroughly verified for accuracy
♔ You are required to input all essential moves as guided by the trainer
♔ Multiple levels of complexity tailored to your skill level
♔ Varied objectives within each exercise to challenge your thinking
♔ Instant hints when mistakes occur
♔ Clear refutations shown for common wrong moves
♔ Ability to play out any position against the built-in computer opponent
♔ Fully interactive theoretical lessons
♔ Well-organized and easy-to-navigate table of contents
♔ Real-time tracking of your ELO rating progression
♔ Flexible test mode with customizable settings
♔ Option to bookmark favorite exercises for quick access
♔ Optimized for use on tablets with larger screens
♔ Works offline – no internet connection required
♔ Sync your progress across multiple devices (Android, iOS, Web) using a free Chess King account

A fully functional free version is available, allowing you to experience the program before purchasing the full course. The free content includes:

Course Content

1. Emanuel Lasker
1.1. 1889
1.2. 1889–1890
1.3. 1890
1.4. 1892
1.5. 1892–1893
1.6. 1893
1.7. 1894
1.8. 1895
1.9. 1895–1896
1.10. 1896
1.11. 1896–1897
1.12. 1897
1.13. 1899
1.14. 1900
1.15. 1901–1903
1.16. 1903
1.17. 1904
1.18. 1906
1.19. 1907
1.20. 1908
1.21. 1909
1.22. 1910
1.23. 1912–1914
1.24. 1914
1.25. 1916
1.26. 1918
1.27. 1921
1.28. 1923
1.29. 1924
1.30. 1925
1.31. 1926–1927
1.32. 1934
1.33. 1935
1.34. 1936
1.35. 1939–1940

2. Positional Play
2.1. Creating and exploiting weaknesses
2.2. Fighting for the initiative
2.3. Improving piece placement
2.4. Favorable exchanges
2.5. Transforming pawn structure – Breakthroughs and file openings

3. Attack on the Enemy King
4. Tactical Blow
5. Defense
6. Endgame
6.1. Complicated multi-piece endings
6.2. Endgame technique

What's New in Version 2.4.2 (Updated January 1, 2024)

✓ Introduced a new Spaced Repetition training mode – combines previously missed exercises with new ones to optimize learning
✓ Added the ability to run tests based on bookmarked positions
✓ Implemented a daily puzzle goal feature – set your own target to stay sharp
✓ New daily streak tracker – monitor how many consecutive days you've met your goal
✓ Various bug fixes and performance improvements