Encyclopedia Chess Informant 2

Master 1000 high-caliber puzzles for the 2200 ELO player.

The Encyclopedia of Chess Combinations, Volume 2 (ECC Vol. 2) is the definitive educational resource, featuring systematic, meticulously curated content tailored for players at the 2200 ELO level. This material is derived from the latest edition of the bestselling eponymous book by Chess Informant. Volume 2 presents a comprehensive collection of Intermediate Level (ELO 2200) chess combinations for solving, each hand-selected and categorized by theme to deliver the most engaging and effective training available. Move beyond scattered, basic tactics found elsewhere online. Chess Sphinx offers consistent and systematic challenges, revealing deeper layers of complexity just as you master each strategic concept.

This course is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), an innovative and unparalleled chess instruction methodology. The series encompasses courses in tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, categorized by skill level from beginner to advanced, and even professional.

This course will enhance your chess understanding, teach you new tactical tricks and combinations, and help you apply this knowledge in practice.

The program functions as a personal coach, assigning tasks and providing support when you're stuck. It offers hints, clear explanations, and even demonstrates decisive refutations for common mistakes.

A comprehensive theoretical section is also included, explaining key strategic methods for specific game phases using practical examples. The interactive theory lessons allow you to not only read the material but also practice moves directly on the board to clarify complex ideas.

Key Program Features:

♔ High-quality, double-checked examples for accuracy

♔ Requires entry of all key teacher-recommended moves

♔ Tasks with varying levels of difficulty

♔ Diverse objectives to achieve within puzzles

♔ Contextual hints provided after errors

♔ Refutations shown for typical incorrect moves

♔ Option to play out any position against the computer

♔ Interactive theoretical lessons

♔ Clearly structured table of contents

♔ Tracks rating (ELO) progress throughout your training

♔ Customizable test mode with flexible settings

♔ Bookmark your favorite exercises for later review

♔ Tablet-optimized for a larger display

♔ Fully functional offline; no internet connection required

♔ Sync your progress across devices! Link the app to a free Chess King account to access one course simultaneously on Android, iOS, and Web.

The course includes a free trial with fully functional lessons. Test the application in real-world conditions before unlocking the following 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 a Spaced Repetition training mode that blends previously missed exercises with new ones to present an optimal puzzle set.

* Added the ability to start tests directly from your bookmarks.

* Implemented a daily puzzle goal to help you maintain your skills.

* Added a daily streak counter to track consecutive days of completing your goal.

* Various bug fixes and performance improvements.