The Chess Tutor series consists of three distinct "Steps" designed to take a player from absolute beginner to an advanced club-level rating. Unlike a standard chess engine that just plays against you, the Chess Tutor acts as a structured digital textbook with interactive exercises.

While the Tutor is a teaching tool, the underlying power comes from the , which is famous for its "human-like" playing style when set to lower levels.

You can download a of the Chess Tutor on the official Shredder Chess website to try it before purchasing.

: The interface is somewhat dated (Windows-based) compared to modern web platforms like Chess.com or Lichess.

: The program follows a strict pedagogical path where each lesson builds on the previous one.

The is an interactive teaching program based on the renowned "Steps Method" by Brunia and van Wijgerden. It is developed by Stefan Meyer-Kahlen, the creator of the world-champion Shredder chess engine. Program Overview