Chess training can be carried out efficiently with the option "Theme Blitz".

 

What is the point of this option? One recognised method of improving playing strength consists of acquiring as much experience as possible with specific types of position. This function allows you to play against the computer from specific positions. It does not matter whether these are positions from the opening, the middlegame or the endgame. The function is similar to opening training, except that in every case you start from the latest position on the board.

 

An interesting option here is "Learn moves". When this is activated the game starts from the very beginning, from the starting position.

If you enter a move which deviates from the opening moves which lead to the chosen position, the coach is called up, just as happens in Opening Training. The coach points out that a move has been played which does not fit into the particular variation which leads to the position you have selected.

If you deactivate the option "Learn moves", then each game will start directly from the basic position which you pre-defined during the dialog "Starting position".

 

The option "Change sides" also makes a lot of sense. You can deepen your understanding of how to treat specific types of position by getting to know the strategies employed by both sides. So with this function switched on, every time you start a new game you have to change sides.