Encyclopedia Chess Informant 2

1,000 high-quality puzzles for players ELO 2200 and above

The Encyclopedia of Chess Combinations Volume 2 (ECC Vol. 2) is the definitive educational resource, featuring systematically organized, meticulously selected content tailored for players rated ELO 2200. This material draws from the latest edition of the bestselling book of the same name, published by Chess Informant. Inside this volume, you will find intermediate-level chess combinations (ELO 2200) designed for solving—each one hand-picked and categorized by theme to deliver the most engaging and effective training available. Unlike the fragmented and generic tactics drills found across the web, this Chess Sphinx presents a consistent, methodical challenge, revealing deeper layers of complexity just as you begin to feel confident in a tactical motif.

This course is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), a groundbreaking approach to chess instruction. The series covers tactics, strategy, openings, middlegames, and endgames, with material structured for all skill levels—from novices and club players to masters and professionals.

Through this course, you can expand your chess understanding, discover new tactical ideas and combinations, and apply your learning in practical settings.

The program serves as a personal coach, assigning puzzles and offering guidance whenever you're stuck. It provides hints, explanations, and sometimes even striking refutations for common errors.

A comprehensive theoretical section is also included, illustrating key strategies and methods through annotated game examples. Theory comes to life in an interactive format: not only can you read the lessons, but you can also make moves on the board and explore variations yourself.

Program benefits include:

♔ High-quality examples, each verified for accuracy

♔ Requirement to enter all key moves as directed

♔ Multiple levels of difficulty

♔ Diverse objectives for each puzzle

♔ Hints provided when you make a mistake

♔ Refutations displayed for typical incorrect moves

♔ Option to play out any position against the computer

♔ Interactive theoretical lessons

♔ Organized and searchable table of contents

♔ Rating (ELO) tracking throughout your training

♔ Customizable test mode with various options

♔ Bookmarking for your favorite exercises

♔ Tablet-optimized layout for larger screens

♔ Fully functional offline

♔ Sync progress across devices—link the app to a free Chess King account to train on Android, iOS, and the web simultaneously

A free portion of the course lets you experience the program firsthand. All lessons in the trial are fully functional, giving you a realistic preview before you unlock additional themes such as:

1. Annihilation of defense

2. Blockade

3. Clearance

4. Deflection

5. Discovered attack

6. Pinning

7. Demolition of pawn structure

8. Decoy

9. Interference

10. Double attack