Encyclopedia Chess Informant 3

Chess King Learn: Encyclopedia of Chess Combinations Vol. 3 – Master Advanced Tactics (ELO 2400+)

This comprehensive chess training app, Encyclopedia of Chess Combinations Vol. 3 (ECC Vol. 3), offers over 1000 high-quality puzzles meticulously designed for players with an ELO rating of 2400 and above. Based on the latest edition of the bestselling Chess Informant book, this app provides a systematic and engaging learning experience. Unlike scattered online tactics, ECC Vol. 3 presents progressively challenging combinations, categorized by theme, ensuring efficient and exciting skill development.

The app employs the innovative Chess King Learn method, a proven approach covering tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, across various skill levels – from beginner to professional. ECC Vol. 3 acts as your personal chess coach, providing tasks, hints, explanations, and even refutations of common mistakes. Interactive theoretical lessons further enhance understanding, allowing you to work through examples on the board.

Key Features:

• High-Quality Puzzles: 1000+ rigorously checked puzzles.
• Comprehensive Input: Requires input of all key moves.
• Adaptive Difficulty: Challenges you with puzzles of varying complexity.
• Varied Objectives: Offers a range of problem-solving goals.
• Detailed Feedback: Provides hints and refutations for incorrect moves.
• Interactive Play: Allows you to play any position against the computer.
• Interactive Theory: Engaging theoretical lessons with on-board practice.
• Organized Content: Clear and structured table of contents.
• ELO Tracking: Monitors your ELO rating progress.
• Customizable Tests: Flexible test settings.
• Bookmarking: Save your favorite exercises.
• Tablet Optimized: Designed for larger screens.
• Offline Access: No internet connection required.
• Cross-Platform Sync: Link to a free Chess King account for access across Android, iOS, and Web.

Version 3.4.0 (Oct 12, 2024) Updates:

• Spaced Repetition Training: Combines erroneous exercises with new ones for optimized learning.
• Bookmark Tests: Run tests using your saved bookmarks.
• Daily Puzzle Goals: Set daily goals to maintain skills.
• Daily Streak Tracking: Monitor your consecutive daily goal completion.
• General Improvements & Bug Fixes: Enhanced performance and stability.

A free version is available, allowing you to try out the app's functionality before purchasing the full course. This free trial includes fully functional lessons covering annihilation of defense, blockade, clearance, deflection, discovered attack, pinning, pawn structure demolition, decoy, interference, and double attack.

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