Application Description

1000 high-quality puzzles for players rated ELO 2400

The Encyclopedia of Chess Combinations Volume 3 (ECC Vol. 3) is the definitive training resource, featuring systematically organized, meticulously curated content for players at the ELO 2400 level. This material is based on the latest edition of the bestselling namesake publication from Chess Informant. This volume presents Advanced Level (ELO 2400) chess combinations for solving, each hand-selected and categorized by theme to deliver the most engaging and effective training experience available. Move beyond the scattered, basic tactics found across the internet; this Chess Sphinx will challenge you with structured, progressive training, 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 an unprecedented approach to chess instruction. The series encompasses courses in tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, tailored for all levels from beginner to experienced club players, and even professionals.

Utilizing this course will help you enhance your chess understanding, master new tactical tricks and combinations, and solidify your gained knowledge through practical application.

The program functions as a personal coach, assigning puzzles and offering guidance when you're stuck. It provides hints, detailed explanations, and even demonstrates powerful refutations for common mistakes.

The course also includes a theoretical section that explains key strategic and tactical methods for specific game phases using illustrative examples. This theory is presented interactively, allowing you to not only read the lesson material but also make moves on the board and explore variations in practice.

Program advantages:

♔ High-quality examples, all verified for accuracy

♔ Requires input of all key moves as instructed

♔ Multiple levels of task difficulty

♔ Diverse objectives to achieve in each problem

♔ Hint system provides assistance after an error

♔ Refutations shown for typical incorrect moves

♔ Option to play out any position from the exercises against the computer

♔ Interactive theoretical lessons

♔ Structured table of contents

♔ Tracks rating (ELO) changes throughout your training

♔ Customizable test mode with flexible settings

♔ Ability to bookmark favorite exercises

♔ Tablet-optimized interface for larger screens

♔ Fully functional offline

♔ Sync your progress across devices by linking the app to a free Chess King account (Android, iOS, and Web)

The course includes a free trial section to evaluate the program. The lessons in the free version are fully functional, letting you test the application in real conditions before accessing the full range of topics, which include:

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 3.4.0

Last updated on Oct 12, 2024 * Added Spaced Repetition training mode - it blends incorrectly solved exercises with new ones to present an optimal puzzle set.
* Added ability to run tests on bookmarked exercises.
* Added daily puzzle goal - set how many exercises you need to solve to maintain your skills.
* Added daily streak counter - tracks consecutive days of completing your daily goal.
* Various fixes and improvements

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