Studies 2.0

Instead of boring lectures learn endgame technique with the use of breathtaking artistic endgame compositions, especially chosen for their instructive value.

You will find over 950 greatest endgame studies and 900 subsidiary exercises in it subdivided into 4 independent parts:     

1. Studies on the topics (Stalemate, Pawn promotion, Domination, etc…)
2. Ending studies (Pawn endings, Rook endings, etc...)
3. Gallery of Chess Compositions (Kubbel, Kasparian, Troitzky, Rinck, etc...)
4. Various grades by difficulty level (ELO 1800-2400).

There is simply no substitute for the ease and quality of the studies presented, not to mention their eternal beauty.

Features of the program include:

• Test mode
• Numerous text and visual hints to help a student find the solution
• A possibility to set up styles for study and game elements, to choose color, font and size of main text and subvariation symbols for display
• Built-in chess playing program (may be started from any position)
• Compatibility with top playing programs (Hiarcs 3-6, MChess Pro 5-7, Rebel 7-9,
  Genius 4-5, Crafty, Generic EPD)
• User statistics gathering and ELO calculating. ELO and statistics in easy-to-read bar graphs based on a student's success rate, thus helping to keep track of one's progress
• Multiple user profiles possible, with independent ratings and all other individual information
• Good for teachers: keeps track of the time and score of each position for each student

Several languages supported: English, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, German, and Russian.

No additional software is required.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Essential: IBM-compatible PC with Pentium 75 CPU, 12 MB memory (RAM), Hard Disk (4 MB of free disk space for the program), VGA graphics, Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0, CD-ROM drive, Microsoft-compatible mouse.
Recommended: 16 MB or more RAM, Super VGA graphics with 256 colors and 800x600 screen mode.