Chess Combinations Vol. 2 Rate : 4.1

An essential continuation of the masterclass for club players, featuring 400 instructive lessons and 2,200 practical exercises.

This core chess training program caters to club-level players. The sequel offers over 2,600 carefully designed exercises (including 400+ illustrative examples and 2,200+ solvable puzzles), systematically organized into 60 tactical themes and motifs.

As part of the groundbreaking Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), this course employs revolutionary teaching methodology. The comprehensive series covers tactics, strategy, openings, middlegames, and endgames, with progressive difficulty levels spanning from novices to masters.

Through this interactive program, you'll expand your chess understanding, master novel tactical patterns, and immediately apply learned concepts.

The software functions as a personal chess coach - assigning challenges while providing support when needed. Expect intelligent hints, detailed explanations, and even demonstrations showing why certain moves fail.

An integrated theoretical component breaks down strategic concepts using practical examples. The interactive lessons allow you to not just read theory, but actively practice moves and explore variations directly on the board.

Key program benefits:

♔ Professionally curated examples with verified solutions

♔ Requires input of all critical moves identified by trainers

♔ Multi-level difficulty progression

♔ Diverse problem-solving objectives

♔ Instant feedback on incorrect moves

♔ Demonstrates refutations for common mistakes

♔ Practice mode against computer for any position

♔ Hands-on theoretical lessons

♔ Well-organized content structure

♔ Tracks ELO rating changes throughout training

♔ Customizable test modes

♔ Bookmark functionality for favorite puzzles

♔ Tablet-optimized interface

♔ Fully functional offline

♔ Multi-device syncing via free Chess King account (Android, iOS, Web)

A free demo version lets you evaluate the program's full features before upgrading to unlock all content:

1. Forcing moves

1.1. Forced checkmate

1.2. Double attack

1.3. Linear attack

1.4. Discovered attack

1.5. Pin

1.6. Elimination of defense

1.7. Conjunction of several themes

2. Deflection

2.1. Deflection checkmate

2.2. Deflection of a piece

2.3. Diversion from the invasion square

2.4. Piece on a critical square

2.5. Diversion in conjunction with a double attack

2.6. Diversion from defending square

2.7. Diversion from the promotion square

2.8. Diversion from the advance square

2.9. Diversion of a pinning piece

2.10. Deflection blocking piece

2.11. Diversion from a key square

2.12. Diverting a defending piece

2.13. Diversion in conjunction with a linear attack

3. Decoying

3.1. Decoying mate

3.2. Decoying a king in conjunction with a chase

3.3. Decoying into a mating net

3.4. Decoying under a double attack

3.5. Decoying under a linear attack

3.6. Decoying under a discovered attack

3.7. Decoying under a discovered attack with check

3.8. Decoying discovered check

3.9. Decoying under a double check

3.10. Decoying to a critical square

3.11. Decoying under pin

3.12. Decoying into a trap

3.13. Decoy in conjunction with promoting pawn

3.14. Decoying under check

3.15. Decoying for the gain of tempo

3.16. Decoying onto an unfavourable line

3.17. Decoying into a stalemate position

4. Exercises with conjunction of several themes

5. Elimination of defense

6. Blockade

7. Clearing the checkmating square

8. Interference

9. Clearing the line

10. Opening the line

11. Pin

12. Restricting

13. Threat

14. Conquering a square

15. Exercises. Сonjunction of tactical devices

What's New in the Latest Version 2.4.2

Last updated on Jul 11, 2023 * Added training mode based on Spaced Repetition - it combines erroneous exercises with new ones and presents the more suitable set of puzzles to solve.
* Added ability to launch tests on bookmarks.
* Added daily goal for puzzles - chose how many exercise you need to keep your skills in shape.
* Added daily streak - how many days in a row the daily goal is completed.
* Various fixes and improvements