If you're an avid chess player with an ELO rating of 2200, and looking to sharpen your skills with high-quality puzzles, the Encyclopedia of Chess Combinations vol. 2 (ECC vol. 2) is tailored precisely for you. Based on the latest edition from Chess Informant, this volume is packed with 1000 carefully selected chess combinations at the Intermediate Level (ELO 2200), meticulously sorted by theme to offer you a thrilling and effective training experience. Unlike the scattered basic tactics found online, ECC vol. 2 provides a structured and challenging approach, continuously introducing new complexities just as you master a tactic.

This course is part of the renowned Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), which revolutionizes chess education with its comprehensive courses covering tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, catering to all skill levels from beginners to professionals.

By engaging with this course, you'll enhance your chess knowledge, discover new tactical maneuvers, and solidify your learning through practical application. The program serves as a personal coach, offering tasks, hints, and detailed explanations, including refutations of common mistakes, to guide you through your learning journey.

The course also includes an interactive theoretical section, allowing you to delve into game strategies at various stages, supported by real-life examples. You can interact with the lessons by making moves on the board and practicing challenging scenarios.

Key Benefits of the Program:

♔ High-quality, double-checked examples ensure accuracy and relevance.

♔ You're required to enter all crucial moves as instructed by the coach.

♔ Tasks vary in complexity, catering to different skill levels.

♔ Diverse objectives in puzzles keep the learning engaging and challenging.

♔ Immediate hints are provided if you make an error.

♔ Typical mistakes are met with clear refutations.

♔ You can play out any puzzle position against the computer for deeper practice.

♔ Interactive theoretical lessons enhance your strategic understanding.

♔ A well-organized table of contents makes navigation easy.

♔ The program tracks your ELO rating changes throughout your learning journey.

♔ Flexible test mode settings allow for personalized learning.

♔ Bookmark your favorite exercises for quick access.

♔ Optimized for larger tablet screens.

♔ No internet connection required, offering flexibility in learning.

♔ Sync your progress across multiple devices with a free Chess King account on Android, iOS, and Web platforms.

The course includes a free section where you can fully experience the program's capabilities before diving into the full curriculum. The free version covers topics like:

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 Version 2.4.2

Updated on Jul 12, 2023:

• A new training mode based on Spaced Repetition has been added, blending new exercises with past mistakes for a tailored puzzle-solving experience.
• You can now launch tests specifically on bookmarked puzzles.
• Set a daily goal for puzzles to maintain and improve your skills.
• Track your daily streak to see how consistently you meet your daily goals.
• Various fixes and improvements enhance the overall user experience.