This app, Encyclopedia of Chess Combinations vol. 3 (ECC vol. 3), offers 1000 high-quality chess puzzles designed for players with an ELO rating of 2400. Based on the latest edition of the popular Chess Informant book, it provides advanced-level training focusing on tactical combinations, systematically organized by theme for maximum learning efficiency. Unlike random online tactics, ECC vol. 3 offers a structured, challenging curriculum that progressively unveils complex tactical intricacies.
Part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), this app utilizes a unique teaching method. The series encompasses various chess skills (tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, endgame) across different skill levels, from beginner to professional.
This course acts as a personal chess coach, providing puzzles, hints, explanations, and refutations of common mistakes. An interactive theoretical section complements the practical exercises, allowing users to work through examples on the board.
Key Features:
- High-quality, verified puzzles: Each puzzle is rigorously checked for accuracy.
- Comprehensive move input: Users must enter all key moves.
- Varied difficulty levels: Challenges scale to your skill.
- Diverse problem goals: A range of tactical objectives are presented.
- Helpful hints and error refutations: Guidance is provided when needed.
- Playable positions: Test your understanding against the computer.
- Interactive lessons: Engaging theoretical instruction.
- Organized content: Easy navigation with a structured table of contents.
- ELO rating tracking: Monitor your progress.
- Flexible test mode: Customize your testing experience.
- Bookmarking: Save favorite exercises.
- Tablet-optimized interface: Enjoy a larger screen experience.
- Offline access: No internet connection required.
- Cross-platform compatibility: Sync progress across Android, iOS, and web using a free Chess King account.
A free version allows you to try the app before purchase, including fully functional lessons on:
- Annihilation of defense
- Blockade
- Clearance
- Deflection
- Discovered attack
- Pinning
- Demolition of pawn structure
- Decoy
- Interference
- Double attack
Version 3.4.0 (Oct 12, 2024) Updates:
- Spaced Repetition training mode: Combines past mistakes with new puzzles.
- Bookmark-based tests: Test yourself on saved exercises.
- Daily puzzle goal: Maintain your skills with customizable daily challenges.
- Daily streak tracking: Monitor your consistency.
- General bug fixes and improvements.
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