Chess Combinations Vol. 2

An essential chess training program for club players, featuring over 2600 exercises—400+ illustrative examples and 2200+ practical challenges—covering 60 tactical concepts.

Designed for intermediate players, this second installment builds foundational skills through a structured curriculum.

Part of the Chess King Learn platform (https://learn.chessking.com/), this innovative series offers comprehensive training across all game phases, catering to players from beginner to professional levels.

Enhance your tactical vision, master strategic patterns, and apply new skills through progressive training scenarios.

The program functions as a personalized coach, providing intelligent feedback—from subtle hints to detailed refutations—when you encounter difficulties.

Interactive theory lessons blend conceptual explanations with practical application, allowing you to explore positions directly on the virtual board.

Program highlights:

♔ Verified exercises with error-free solutions

♔ Mandatory key move input requirement

♔ Multi-level difficulty progression

♔ Diverse puzzle objectives

♔ Context-sensitive hint system

♔ Demonstrated refutations for common mistakes

♔ Computer play option for any position

♔ Hands-on theoretical modules

♔ Organized instructional hierarchy

♔ Real-time ELO tracking

♔ Customizable test parameters

♔ Exercise bookmarking capability

♔ Tablet-optimized interface

♔ Offline accessibility

♔ Cross-platform sync via free Chess King account

A free trial version demonstrates the program's full functionality before unlocking advanced subjects:

1. Forcing moves

1.1. Forced checkmate

1.2. Double attack

1.3. Linear attack

1.4. Discovered attack

1.5. Pin

1.6. Elimination of defense

1.7. Combined themes

2. Deflection

2.1. Deflection checkmate

2.2. Piece deflection

2.3. Invasion square diversion

2.4. Critical square control

2.5. Deflection with double attack

2.6. Defensive square diversion

2.7. Promotion square diversion

2.8. Advance square diversion

2.9. Pinning piece deflection

2.10. Blocking piece deflection

2.11. Key square diversion

2.12. Defender removal

2.13. Deflection with linear attack

3. Decoying

3.1. Decoy mate

3.2. King decoy with pursuit

3.3. Mating net decoy

3.4. Decoy under double attack

3.5. Decoy under linear attack

3.6. Decoy under discovered attack

3.7. Decoy under discovered check

3.8. Discovered check decoy

3.9. Double check decoy

3.10. Critical square decoy

3.11. Pin decoy

3.12. Trap decoy

3.13. Pawn promotion decoy

3.14. Check decoy

3.15. Tempo-gaining decoy

3.16. Line control decoy

3.17. Stalemate decoy

4. Combined theme exercises

5. Defense elimination

6. Blockade

7. Checkmate square clearance

8. Interference

9. Line clearance

10. Line opening

11. Pin

12. Restriction

13. Threat

14. Square domination

15. Tactical combination exercises

What's New in the Latest Version 2.4.2

Last updated on Jul 11, 2023 * Introduced Spaced Repetition training - intelligently mixes problematic exercises with new material.
* Bookmark-based test creation.
* Customizable daily puzzle targets.
* Daily completion streak counter.
* Multiple enhancements and bug fixes