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The Chess Trainer is recognized as a superior method to learn chess with 45 lessons and 1900 exercises. It is particularly suitable for beginners but will also benefit intermediate players and sharpen their skills.
This upgraded Chess Trainer CD includes German, English, Dutch, Spanish, French and Russian languages.
The Chess Trainer is included in the Chess Starter Box Blue and Chess Starter Box Red.
This upgraded Chess Trainer CD is a much improved version of the original version. It has improved and intuitive user-friendly interface. With 400 extra exercises included the upgraded chess trainer has a total of 1900 exercises. Covering 45 subjects from the famous TASC Chess Learning Method this is the perfect way for beginners to learn chess and for intermediate players to improve their game.
Included free on the CD is the fully functional Fritz 9.0 – Fritz Goes 960! This is one of the most powerful chess playing engines ever. Also included is a brief summary of the Chess960 rules (it’s easy and fun!). Next to classical chess, Chess960 is recognized by the International Chess Federation FIDE as the only other official variation on the game of chess. Dozens of Chess960 games are included to help you become familiar with this challenging variation of the royal game. Finally a random Chess960 position generator is included and a free 30 days subscription to Playchess.com.
The DGT Chess Trainer covers all chess rules and essential combinations. With 45 highly interactive lessons this is your personal tutor and private chess teacher.
The lessons start at the very beginning, explaining the board set-up and the rules for moving the pieces. It builds from there, step-by-step, in the tradition of the famous TASC Chess Learning System. The lessons are supplemented by over 1900 exercises. As you learn and work your way through the exercises, it will grade your results, and give you hints and tips if requested. It is a great interactive learning experience!
Step 1: (1) The board and the pieces; (2) The way the pieces move; (3) Attacking and capturing; (4) The pawn; (5) Defending; (6) Check and getting out of check; (7) Mate in one; (8) Mate in one; (9) Castling; (10) The advantageous exchange; (11) The twofold attack; (12) Drawing; (13) Mating with the queen; (14) The pawn: capturing en passant; (15) The notation.
Step 2: (1) Activity and vulnerability; (2) Double attack with the queen; (3) The pin; (4) Eliminating the defender; (5) The golden rules; (6) Mate in two moves; (7) The target: a square; (8) Double attack: knight; (9) Mating with a rook; (10) Double attack: knight, rook, bishop, pawn; (11) Discovered attack; (12) Defending against mate; (13) Short notation.
Step 3: (1) Finishing the opening; (2) Discovered and double check; (3) Attacking a pinned piece; (4) Mate; (5) Pawn endings: the square of the pawn; (6) Eliminating the defender; (7) Defend against tactics; (8) Mini-plans; (9) Draw; (10) X-ray; (11) The opening; (12) Pinned pieces; (13) Mobility; (14) Key squares; (15) Threats.
The upgraded version DGT Chess Trainer installs on the hard disk of your PC.
August 19, 2020 by Digital Game Technology
DGT proudly presents DGT Echo, a speaking chess clock for blind and visually impaired players. It is available from September 2020.
December 09, 2019 by Digital Game Technology
To take the DGT Centaur wherever you go, we made a special tailored travel bag.
October 24, 2018 by Digital Game Technology
DGT celebrated its 25th anniversary with a very special version of the wireless e-Board. Only 50 boards were made!
September 25, 2018 by Digital Game Technology
The new DGT1006 Backgammon Timer has a special feature: the delay option!
September 18, 2018 by Digital Game Technology
A special DGT3000 Limited Edition is released to celebrate DGT 25th year anniversary.
December 13, 2017 by Digital Game Technology
New high quality timer with Japanese Byo-yomi timing options especially designed for the ancient games of Shogi and Go.
October 15, 2020 by Digital Game Technology
Share this great Centaur video on your social media!
October 06, 2020 by Digital Game Technology
After 20+ years we are saying goodbye to the old serial connections on our wooden tournament boards.
August 20, 2020 by Digital Game Technology
For the non-electronic plastic pieces set with King height 95mm we can supply extra queens.
April 06, 2020 by Digital Game Technology
Online options to play, learn and enjoy chess just got better now that DGT boards and pieces can be used to make your moves on Chess.com.
September 12, 2019 by Digital Game Technology
The DGT Smart Board is an electronic chess board with many functionalities.
April 18, 2019 by Digital Game Technology
Adaptive intelligent chess computer DGT Centaur is available now!
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