Encyclopedia Chess Informant 1 4.2.2

Encyclopedia of Chess Combinations vol. 1 (ECC vol. 1) serves as a comprehensive educational tool meticulously designed for players with a rating of 2000 ELO. This volume is a refined collection based on the most recent edition of the widely acclaimed book by Chess Informant. It presents chess combinations at a Basic Level (ELO 2000) for solving, carefully curated and organized by theme to deliver an engaging and effective training experience.

Unlike scattered basic tactics that can be found across the Internet, ECC vol. 1 offers a structured challenge that consistently introduces new intricacies precisely when you believe you have mastered a particular tactic.

This course is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), an innovative approach to chess instruction covering various topics including tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame. The series caters to players at all levels, from beginners to experienced and professional players.

Utilizing this course will enhance your chess knowledge, equip you with new tactical maneuvers and combinations, and help you consolidate your skills through practical application.

The program assumes the role of a coach, providing tasks to solve and offering guidance whenever you encounter challenges. It offers hints, explanations, and showcases compelling refutations to rectify any errors made.

Additionally, the program features a theoretical section that elucidates game strategies at different stages using real-world examples. The interactivity allows you not only to read the lessons but also to make moves on the board and analyze unclear positions.

Key Features:

• High-quality examples meticulously verified for accuracy
• Interact by inputting all key moves required by the instructor
• Tasks vary in complexity levels
• Diverse goals set within each problem
• Prompt hints provided for erroneous moves
• Refutation demonstrated for typical mistakes
• Ability to play out any task position against the computer
• Interactive theoretical lessons
• Well-structured table of contents
• ELO rating monitoring during the learning process
• Flexible test mode settings
• Bookmarking feature for favorite exercises
• Optimized for tablet screens
• Functionality without requiring an internet connection
• Synchronize progress across Android, iOS, and Web platforms with a free Chess King account

The course offers a complimentary introductory section for users to experience the program firsthand. The lessons covered in this segment are fully operational, allowing users to explore the application before considering further 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