Lasker

Dive into the legendary chess career of Emanuel Lasker, the second World Chess Champion, with this comprehensive course offering 630 of his most insightful games. Spanning his entire illustrious career from 1889 to 1940, this collection features deeply annotated games that reveal the strategic brilliance and tactical creativity that made Lasker a dominant force in chess for over two decades.

Enhance your learning experience with the special interactive section “Play as Lasker,” which presents 203 quiz positions drawn directly from his games. Test your skills by discovering the strong and beautiful moves he played, helping you internalize key concepts and improve your decision-making under pressure.

This course is part of the acclaimed *Chess King Learn* series (https://learn.chessking.com/), a revolutionary educational platform designed for players of all levels—from beginners to professionals. The series covers every critical aspect of chess, including tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, structured into progressive levels that adapt to your growing expertise.

With this course, you’ll sharpen your tactical vision, uncover powerful combinations, and solidify your understanding through practical application. The program acts as your personal chess coach, offering step-by-step guidance, hints, detailed explanations, and even refutations of common mistakes to ensure deep learning and improvement.

Interactive Learning Features

The theoretical sections are presented interactively, allowing you to engage with the material hands-on. You won’t just read about strategies—you’ll apply them directly on the board, exploring key variations and testing your understanding in real time.

Key Advantages of the Program

• ♔ High-quality examples: All content has been rigorously verified for accuracy.
• ♔ Active participation: You must enter key moves to progress, ensuring active engagement.
• ♔ Adaptive difficulty: Tasks vary in complexity to challenge players at all skill levels.
• ♔ Clear objectives: Each exercise has defined goals to help focus your thinking.
• ♔ Instant feedback: Hints are provided when errors occur, guiding you toward the correct solution.
• ♔ Mistake analysis: Common blunders are met with clear refutations to reinforce proper technique.
• ♔ Practice mode: Play any position against the computer to refine your skills.
• ♔ Interactive theory lessons: Engage with lessons dynamically rather than passively reading.
• ♔ Logical structure: Content is organized for intuitive navigation and efficient learning.
• ♔ ELO tracking: Monitor your rating changes as you progress through the material.
• ♔ Customizable test mode: Adjust settings to suit your training needs.
• ♔ Bookmark system: Save favorite exercises for future review.
• ♔ Tablet-friendly interface: Optimized for larger screens without compromising usability.
• ♔ Offline access: No internet connection required once downloaded.
• ♔ Cross-device sync: Link to your free Chess King account and continue your progress seamlessly across Android, iOS, and Web platforms.

Free Trial Section

Explore the course risk-free with a fully functional free version. Try out the following sample lessons before unlocking the full curriculum:

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 an initiative
   • 2.3. Improving positions of pieces
   • 2.4. Favorable exchange
   • 2.5. Transforming pawn structure. Breakthrough. Opening files.
3. 3. Attack on the enemy king
4. 4. Tactical blow
5. 5. Defense
6. 6. Endgame
   • 6.1. Complicated multi-piece endings
   • 6.2. Endgame technique

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

• ✨ Spaced Repetition Training Mode: Combines previously missed exercises with new ones to optimize retention and mastery.
• ✨ Test Mode for Bookmarks: Launch tests based on your saved favorite puzzles.
• ✨ Daily Puzzle Goals: Set a personalized number of puzzles to solve each day to keep your skills sharp.
• ✨ Daily Streak Tracking: Track how many consecutive days you meet your daily goal—stay motivated and consistent.
• ✨ Various Fixes & Enhancements: Improved performance, stability, and user experience across devices.