One thousand meticulously crafted puzzles for players at the 2000 ELO level.
The Encyclopedia of Chess Combinations, Volume 1 (ECC Vol. 1) is the definitive training tool, offering systematic and curated content designed for the 2000 ELO player. This material is derived from the latest edition of the bestselling book of the same name by Chess Informant. Comprising Basic Level combinations, this volume features a handpicked selection of puzzles, thematically organized to deliver the most engaging and effective training. Unlike the scattered tactics found across the internet, this Chess Sphinx provides a structured and progressive challenge, revealing deeper strategic layers just as you feel you've mastered a concept.
This course is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), a premier chess instruction platform. The series encompasses comprehensive courses in tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, segmented by skill level from beginner to master.
Utilizing this course will help you deepen your chess understanding, assimilate new tactical motifs, and apply this knowledge in practice.
The program functions as a personal coach: assigning tasks, offering hints and explanations, and demonstrating decisive refutations for common errors.
An interactive theoretical section is included, illustrating key methods through annotated game examples. You can not only read the lessons but also practice moves directly on the board to explore variations.
Key Features:
♔ High-quality, verified puzzles
♔ Requires input of all key teacher-designated moves
♔ Tasks with varying difficulty levels
♔ Diverse strategic and tactical objectives
♔ Real-time hints provided for errors
♔ Refutations shown for typical mistakes
♔ Option to play out any position against the computer
♔ Interactive theory lessons
♔ Structured table of contents
♔ Tracks rating (ELO) progress throughout
♔ Customizable test mode
♔ Bookmark favorite exercises
♔ Optimized for tablet displays
♔ Fully functional offline
♔ Sync progress across Android, iOS, and Web via a free Chess King account
A free, fully-featured section is available to evaluate the program. Sample lessons from the following topics are included:
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 3.3.2
* Added the ability to run tests on bookmarked exercises.
* Introduced a daily puzzle goal to maintain skill sharpness.
* Added a daily streak counter for consecutive goal completions.
* Various fixes and improvements.
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