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Sergey Karjakin, best known as Magnus Carlsen’s challenger in the 2016 World Chess Championship, has had a remarkable career filled with intense battles and brilliant performances. This course lets you explore his journey through 2232 games, offering 120 practical exercises where you can play like Karjakin or test your skills by playing against him.
This course is part of the acclaimed *Chess King Learn* series ([https://learn.chessking.com/](https://learn.chessking.com/)), an innovative approach to chess education. The series covers all aspects of chess — from tactics and openings to endgames — and is structured across multiple levels, from beginners to professionals.
By using this course, you’ll deepen your chess understanding, discover powerful tactical patterns, and apply what you learn directly in real games.
The program functions like a personal chess coach, assigning tasks and guiding you when you're stuck. It provides hints, detailed explanations, and even shows strong refutations for any mistakes you might make during training.
Included in the course is a rich theoretical section that explains key strategies and techniques based on actual games played by Karjakin. The theory is delivered interactively — allowing you not only to read the lessons but also to experiment with moves directly on the board.
Key Features of the Program
- ♔ High-quality examples, all thoroughly verified for accuracy
- ♔ You must enter all critical moves required by the lesson
- ♔ Multiple difficulty levels to match your skill
- ♔ Diverse objectives for each puzzle
- ♔ Intelligent hints are provided upon making a mistake
- ♔ Common errors are met with clear refutations
- ♔ Option to play out any position against the built-in engine
- ♔ Fully interactive theoretical lessons
- ♔ Well-organized table of contents for easy navigation
- ♔ Real-time ELO rating tracking as you progress
- ♔ Customizable test mode with adjustable parameters
- ♔ Bookmark favorite exercises for quick access
- ♔ Optimized for tablets with larger screens
- ♔ No internet connection required
- ♔ Sync your progress across Android, iOS, and Web via a free Chess King account
This course includes a free sample section so you can try before you commit. All lessons in the free version are fully functional, giving you a realistic preview of the full experience. Here's what you'll find in the sample:
- Karjakin Sergey
- 1.1. 1998–2001
- 1.2. 2002–2003
- 1.3. 2004–2005
- 1.4. 2006–2007
- 1.5. 2008
- 1.6. 2009–2010
- 1.7. 2011–2012
- 1.8. 2013
- 1.9. 2014
- 1.10. 2015–2016
- 1.11. World Chess Championship 2016
- 1.12. 2017
- 1.13. 2018
- 1.14. 2019
- 1.15. 2020
- 1.16. Play like Karjakin
- 1.17. Play against Karjakin
What's New in Version 3.3.2
Last updated: Aug 7, 2024
- \* Introduced a new training mode powered by Spaced Repetition — combining previously missed exercises with fresh puzzles to optimize learning efficiency
- \* Added support for testing directly from bookmarked positions
- \* Set daily goals for puzzles — choose how many exercises you'd like to solve each day to maintain sharpness
- \* Track your daily streak — see how many consecutive days you've hit your goal
- \* Various bug fixes and performance improvements
