CT-ART. Chess Mate Theory

Master fundamental checkmate combinations from renowned coach Victor Khenkin!

The CT-ART Mating Combinations program stands out for two key reasons: the exceptional quality of its theoretical content and its innovative iBook technology. This system uses hyperlinks and supplementary windows for a seamless learning experience. Created by the acclaimed coach Victor Khenkin, this course features 1,200 instructive examples across 14 thematic sections—each demonstrating the unique roles of different pieces in mating combinations—plus 700 practical exercises for you to solve.

This program is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), a groundbreaking chess instruction method. The series includes courses in tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, with content tailored for all skill levels—from beginners and club players to masters and professionals.

By working through this course, you will expand your chess understanding, learn new tactical motifs and combinations, and apply your knowledge in practice.

The program serves as a personal trainer: it assigns puzzles, provides hints when you're stuck, explains key ideas, and even demonstrates powerful refutations for common errors.

A comprehensive theory section is also included, which breaks down gameplay methods for different phases using annotated examples. This theory is interactive, meaning you don't just read—you can also make moves on the board and explore variations in real time.

Program Highlights:

♔ Premium examples, all verified for accuracy

♔ Enter all key moves as required by the coach

♔ Tasks of varying difficulty levels

♔ Multiple objective types in puzzles

♔ Helpful hints provided after mistakes

♔ Refutations shown for typical errors

♔ Option to play out any position against the computer

♔ Interactive theoretical lessons

♔ Well-organized table of contents

♔ Tracks rating (ELO) progress over time

♔ Customizable test mode with flexible settings

♔ Bookmark your favorite exercises

♔ Optimized for tablet displays

♔ Fully functional offline

♔ Sync progress across devices—link the app to a free Chess King account and train on Android, iOS, and Web simultaneously

A free version of the course is available so you can try before you buy. All free lessons are fully functional, giving you a real feel for the app. Topics available in the free version include:

1. The rook

2. The bishop

3. The queen

4. The knight

5. The pawn

6. Two rooks

7. The rook and the bishop

8. The rook and the knight

9. Two bishops

10. Two knights

11. The bishop and the knight

12. The queen and the bishop

13. The queen and the knight

14. Three pieces