Encyclopedia Chess Informant 1

A collection of 1000 high-quality puzzles for players rated ELO 2000.

The Encyclopedia of Chess Combinations, Volume 1 (ECC Vol. 1) is a premier educational resource, offering systematically organized and meticulously curated content for players at the ELO 2000 level. This material is derived from the latest edition of the bestselling namesake book by Chess Informant. Featuring Basic Level (ELO 2000) chess combinations for solving, each example is hand-selected and categorized by theme to deliver the most engaging and effective training available. Move beyond the scattered, basic tactics found across the internet; this Chess Sphinx presents consistent, systematic challenges, 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/), an innovative and comprehensive chess instruction platform. The series encompasses courses in tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, tailored for all skill levels from beginner to advanced, and even professional players.

By working through this course, you will enhance your chess understanding, learn new tactical ideas and combinations, and solidify this knowledge through practical application.

The program functions as a personal coach, assigning puzzles and providing support when you're stuck. It offers hints, detailed explanations, and demonstrates powerful refutations for common mistakes.

A comprehensive theoretical section is also included, explaining key gameplay methods for specific phases using real examples. This theory is presented interactively, allowing you to not only read the lesson text but also make moves on the board and explore variations yourself.

Program features:

♔ High-quality, double-checked examples for accuracy

♔ Requirement to enter all key moves as instructed

♔ Tasks with varying levels of difficulty

♔ Diverse objectives to achieve in each problem

♔ Helpful hints provided after errors

♔ Refutations shown for typical incorrect moves

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

♔ Interactive theoretical lessons

♔ Structured table of contents

♔ Tracks rating (ELO) progression throughout your training

♔ Customizable test mode with flexible settings

♔ Option to bookmark favorite exercises

♔ Tablet-optimized interface for larger screens

♔ Fully functional without an internet connection

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

The course includes a free section to evaluate the program. All lessons in the free version are fully functional, letting you test the application before unlocking 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