Chess Combinations Vol. 2

Chess King Learn: Advanced Tactics for Club Players – Part 2 Review

This comprehensive chess training program, part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), is a must-have for club players looking to significantly improve their tactical skills. Boasting over 2600 exercises (400+ examples and 2200+ problems), this second installment focuses on refining tactical understanding through 60 distinct methods and motifs.

The program employs a unique teaching methodology, acting as a personalized coach. It presents challenges, offers hints when needed, provides detailed explanations, and even demonstrates refutations of common errors. This interactive approach extends to the theoretical sections, allowing users to actively work through examples on the board, solidifying their understanding of game principles at various stages.

Key Features:

• Rigorous Quality Control: All examples are meticulously checked for accuracy.
• Comprehensive Input: The program requires input of all key moves, mirroring a real-life learning experience.
• Adaptive Difficulty: Exercises cater to varying skill levels.
• Varied Objectives: Problems feature a range of goals to achieve.
• Real-Time Feedback: Immediate hints and refutations are provided for incorrect moves.
• Interactive Practice: Play through any position against the built-in computer engine.
• Engaging Lessons: Interactive theoretical lessons enhance comprehension.
• Organized Structure: A clearly structured table of contents ensures easy navigation.
• ELO Tracking: The program monitors and tracks your ELO rating throughout the learning process.
• Customizable Testing: Flexible test settings allow for personalized assessments.
• Favorites Management: Bookmark favorite exercises for easy review.
• Tablet Optimized: The app is designed for larger tablet screens.
• Offline Access: No internet connection is required.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Link to a free Chess King account to access your progress across Android, iOS, and web platforms.

Free Trial & Curriculum:

A free version allows you to explore the program's functionality. The free content includes fully functional lessons covering key tactical concepts such as:

1. Forcing Moves (Checkmate, Double Attack, Linear Attack, etc.)
2. Deflection (Checkmate, Piece Deflection, Diversion, etc.)
3. Decoying (Mate, King Decoy, Decoy under Attack, etc.)
4. Combined Tactical Themes
5. Elimination of Defense
6. Blockade, Clearing Squares, Interference, etc.
7. Line Opening/Closing, Pinning, Restriction, Threats, and Square Conquest

Version 2.4.2 Updates (July 11, 2023):

• Spaced Repetition Training: A new training mode intelligently mixes erroneous exercises with new ones for optimized learning.
• Bookmark Testing: Ability to run tests on bookmarked exercises.
• Daily Goals & Streaks: Set daily puzzle goals and track your progress with a daily streak feature.
• Bug Fixes and Enhancements: Various improvements and bug fixes for a smoother experience.