Application Description

A collection of 1000 premium puzzles for players rated ELO 2200

The Encyclopedia of Chess Combinations, Volume 2 (ECC vol. 2) is the definitive training resource, offering methodically curated content for chess players at the ELO 2200 level. This material is adapted from the newest version of the acclaimed bestseller published by Chess Informant. Inside this volume, you will discover intermediate-level chess combinations (ELO 2200) designed for solving, each carefully chosen and arranged by motif to deliver an engaging and effective training journey. Rather than the scattered, elementary tactics commonly found online, this Chess Sphinx will challenge you steadily and systematically, revealing fresh strategic depth just as you feel you have grasped a particular tactical idea.

This program is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), a revolutionary approach to chess instruction. The series features courses covering tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, categorized by skill level from novice to advanced, and even for masters.

By working through this course, you can elevate your chess understanding, discover new tactical motifs and combinations, and apply learned concepts in practical play.

The software serves as a personal trainer, presenting problems to solve and offering assistance when you're stuck. It provides suggestions, clarifications, and sometimes even demonstrates powerful refutations for common errors.

An integrated theory section explains key strategies for specific game phases using real-game illustrations. The lessons are fully interactive, enabling you not only to study the instructional text but also to make moves on the board and explore variations actively.

Key benefits of the program:

♔ High-quality examples, all verified for accuracy

♔ Entry of all key moves, as required by the training system

♔ Multiple difficulty levels for the exercises

♔ Diverse objectives to accomplish in each puzzle

♔ Helpful hints provided when you make an error

♔ Refutations shown for typical incorrect moves

♔ Option to practice any position from the exercises against the computer

♔ Interactive lessons on theory

♔ Well-organized content structure

♔ Tracks rating (ELO) progress over time

♔ Customizable test mode with flexible options

♔ Bookmark your favorite exercises for later review

♔ Optimized for tablet displays

♔ Fully functional offline

♔ Sync your progress across Android, iOS, and Web using a free Chess King account

A free version is available so you can evaluate the program. The free lessons are fully featured and let you experience the app in real training conditions before unlocking additional topics, such as:

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

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