Encyclopedia Chess Informant 1 Rate : 5.0

1000 high-quality puzzles for players rated 2000 ELO.

The Encyclopedia of Chess Combinations, Volume 1 (ECC Vol. 1) is the definitive training resource, featuring systematic, handpicked content designed for players at the 2000 ELO level. This material is adapted from the latest edition of the bestselling book of the same name by Chess Informant. This volume presents Basic Level (ELO 2000) chess combinations to solve, each carefully selected and organized by theme to deliver the most engaging and effective training experience. Unlike the scattered tactics puzzles found all over the internet, this Chess Sphinx offers a consistent and methodical challenge, revealing new layers of complexity just as you master a specific tactical motif.

This course is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), which represents a revolutionary approach to chess instruction. The series encompasses courses in tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, categorized by skill level from beginner to expert, and even suitable for professionals.

Utilizing 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 like a personal coach: it assigns puzzles, provides hints if you're stuck, explains concepts, and even demonstrates powerful refutations for common mistakes.

It also features a theoretical section that explains strategic and tactical methods for specific game phases using practical examples. This theory is presented interactively, allowing you not only to read the lessons but also to make moves on the board and explore variations yourself.

Program Advantages:

♔ High-quality, double-checked examples for accuracy

♔ Requires entry of all key moves, as instructed

♔ Tasks with varying levels of difficulty

♔ Diverse objectives to achieve in each puzzle

♔ Helpful hints provided after an error

♔ Refutations shown for typical incorrect moves

♔ Option to play out any position against the computer

♔ Interactive theoretical lessons

♔ Structured table of contents

♔ Tracks rating (ELO) changes throughout your training

♔ Customizable test mode with flexible settings

♔ Bookmark your favorite exercises for later

♔ Tablet-optimized for larger screens

♔ Fully functional without an internet connection

♔ 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 to evaluate the program. The lessons in the free version are fully featured, letting you test the application in real 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