1000 puzzles of the highest standard for players rated ELO 2200
The Encyclopedia of Chess Combinations, Volume 2 (ECC Vol. 2) is the definitive training resource, featuring systematic, expertly curated content for players at the ELO 2200 level. It draws from the latest edition of the seminal bestseller by Chess Informant. This volume presents Intermediate Level (ELO 2200) chess combinations to solve, each hand-selected and categorized by theme for the most engaging and effective training available. Unlike the scattered, basic tactics found across the internet, this Chess Sphinx provides consistent, methodical challenges, revealing new layers of complexity just as you master a particular motif.
This course is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), an unparalleled chess instruction methodology. The series encompasses courses in tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, tailored for all levels from beginner to experienced, and even professional players.
Utilizing this course will enhance your chess understanding, introduce you to new tactical ideas and combinations, and help you apply this knowledge in practice.
The program serves as a personal coach: it assigns puzzles and offers support if you struggle. It provides hints, detailed explanations, and even demonstrates decisive refutations for common mistakes.
A comprehensive theoretical section is also included, explaining strategic and tactical methods for specific game phases through practical examples. This interactive theory allows you to not only read the lesson material but also make moves on the board to explore unclear variations.
Program benefits:
♔ Premium examples, all verified for accuracy
♔ Entry of all key teacher-required moves
♔ Multiple levels of task difficulty
♔ Diverse objectives to achieve in each problem
♔ Helpful hints provided after errors
♔ Refutations shown for typical wrong moves
♔ Ability to play out any position against the computer
♔ Interactive theoretical lessons
♔ Organized table of contents
♔ Tracks rating (ELO) progression throughout training
♔ Customizable test mode
♔ Option to bookmark favorite exercises
♔ Tablet-optimized for larger screens
♔ Fully functional offline
♔ Sync your progress across Android, iOS, and Web by linking to a free Chess King account
The course includes a free trial to evaluate the program. The lessons in the free version are fully featured, letting you test the application extensively before accessing additional topics:
1. Annihilation of defence
2. Blockade
3. Clearance
4. Deflection
5. Discovered attack
6. Pinning
7. Demolition of pawn structure
8. Decoy
9. Interference
10. Double attack
What's New in the Latest Version 2.4.2
Last updated on Jul 12, 2023* Introduced Spaced Repetition training mode—it blends missed exercises with new ones to deliver an optimal puzzle set.
* Added functionality to run tests on bookmarked exercises.
* Implemented a daily puzzle goal to help maintain your skills.
* Added a daily streak counter to track consecutive days of completed goals.
* Various bug fixes and enhancements
