Encyclopedia Chess Informant 1

1000 puzzles of exceptional quality, tailored for players rated ELO 2000.

Encyclopedia of Chess Combinations Volume 1 (ECC Vol. 1) is the definitive educational resource, featuring systematic, meticulously curated content designed for players at the ELO 2000 level. Its material is derived from the latest edition of the bestselling Chess Informant book of the same name. This volume presents Basic Level (ELO 2000) chess combinations, each hand-selected and organized by theme to deliver the most engaging and effective training available. Moving beyond scattered, basic tactics found elsewhere, this Chess Sphinx offers a consistent and structured challenge, revealing new layers of complexity just as you feel you've mastered a concept.

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

Utilizing this course allows you to enhance your chess understanding, master new tactical ideas and combinations, and apply this knowledge through practical exercises.

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

A dedicated theoretical section is included, explaining strategic methods for specific game phases using practical examples. This theory is delivered interactively, allowing you to not only read the lessons but also make moves on the board to explore variations and solidify understanding.

Program Features:

♔ High-quality examples, all verified for accuracy

♔ Requires entry of all key moves as intended

♔ Tasks with varying levels of difficulty

♔ Diverse objectives to achieve in each puzzle

♔ Helpful hints provided upon mistakes

♔ Refutations shown for typical incorrect moves

♔ Ability to play out any position against the computer

♔ Interactive theoretical lessons

♔ Structured table of contents

♔ Tracks rating (ELO) progression throughout training

♔ Customizable test mode

♔ Option to bookmark favorite exercises

♔ Tablet-optimized interface for larger screens

♔ Fully functional without an internet connection

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

The course includes a free trial with fully functional lessons. This allows you to evaluate 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