Emanuel Lasker, the second World Chess Champion, dominated the chess world for an impressive 27 years—from 1894 to 1921. This comprehensive course brings together the most complete collection of his games ever compiled, featuring a total of 630 games that span his entire illustrious career. Each game is deeply annotated, offering valuable insights into Lasker’s strategic brilliance and tactical creativity.

The course also includes a unique interactive section titled “Play as Lasker,” which presents 203 quiz positions taken directly from his games. These exercises challenge you to find the same strong and beautiful moves that Lasker himself played, helping you internalize his thought process and approach to the game.

Chess King Learn Series

This course is part of the renowned Chess King Learn series, a revolutionary chess education platform designed for players of all levels—from beginners to professionals. The series covers a wide range of topics including tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame techniques, and endgames, with each course carefully structured to suit different skill levels.

By using this course, you’ll not only enhance your understanding of chess but also learn powerful tactical patterns and consolidate your knowledge through practical application. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or deepen your appreciation for chess history, this course provides a dynamic and engaging way to study the game.

Interactive Learning Experience

The program functions like a personal chess coach, guiding you through a variety of tasks and offering assistance when you hit a roadblock. It provides hints, detailed explanations, and even demonstrates striking refutations of incorrect moves to reinforce learning.

In addition to the practical exercises, the course features a fully interactive theoretical section. Here, key concepts are explained through real-life examples, and you can actively engage with the material by making moves on the board and exploring variations in depth.

Key Features of the Program

• ♔ High-quality examples: All content has been double-checked for accuracy.
• ♔ Required move entry: You must input all critical moves as directed by the instructor.
• ♔ Multiple difficulty levels: Tasks are tailored to various skill levels.
• ♔ Clear objectives: Each problem has defined goals to help focus your learning.
• ♔ Intelligent feedback: The system offers hints upon errors and shows refutations for common mistakes.
• ♔ Play against the engine: Test your understanding by playing out any position against the computer.
• ♔ Interactive theory lessons: Engage with lessons dynamically rather than passively reading.
• ♔ Structured navigation: Easily browse through content with a well-organized table of contents.
• ♔ Performance tracking: Monitor your ELO rating changes as you progress.
• ♔ Customizable testing: Adjust test settings to match your preferences.
• ♔ Bookmark favorite exercises: Save important positions for future review.
• ♔ Tablet-friendly design: Optimized for larger screens without compromising usability.
• ♔ Offline access: No internet connection required once downloaded.
• ♔ Multi-device sync: Link your app to a free Chess King account and continue learning seamlessly across Android, iOS, and Web platforms.

Course Content Overview

The full course includes both practical exercises and theoretical lessons, organized into major categories such as:

• 1. Emanuel Lasker – Complete Career Games
  • 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. 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 Jan 1, 2024)

• ✨ Added training mode based on Spaced Repetition – combines previously missed exercises with new ones for optimal retention.
• ✨ Added ability to launch tests on bookmarked positions.
• ✨ Introduced daily goal feature – set how many puzzles you want to solve each day to maintain sharpness.
• ✨ Implemented daily streak tracking – keep your learning consistent by completing your daily goal every day.
• ✨ Various bug fixes and performance improvements for smoother gameplay and learning experience.