Elementary Chess Tactics I 1.2

Elementary Chess Tactics I 1.2

Chess King – Freeware – iOS
out of 135 votes
Latest Version
1.2
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Unleash Your Inner Chess Pro with Elementary Chess Tactics I!

Pete Milner

Elementary Chess Tactics I by Chess King is an essential tool for beginners seeking to sharpen their tactical skills and improve their overall game strategy.
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If you are a beginner, it is essential to study simple tactical methods and learn how to apply them effectively. This course offers over 4300 exercises specifically designed for beginners, focusing on fundamental tactical techniques such as forks, pins, double checks, discovered checks, annihilation of the opponent's king defense, and exploiting weaknesses on the back (1st) rank. Whether you are a beginner or a club player, this program is tailored to suit your needs. By completing this course, you will never overlook elementary combinations in your practical games and significantly enhance the quality of your play.

This course is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), which presents an innovative chess teaching approach. The series includes courses dedicated to tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, each broken down into different levels ranging from beginners to experienced and professional players.

With this course's assistance, you can expand your chess knowledge, learn new tactical tricks and combinations, and strengthen your acquired knowledge through practical application.

The program functions as a coach that presents tasks for you to solve and offers guidance and explanations whenever you encounter difficulties. It even demonstrates the decisive refutation of mistakes you might make.

Key Features of the Program:

  • High-quality examples, meticulously reviewed for accuracy
  • All key moves required by the instructor must be entered
  • Varying levels of complexity in the exercises
  • Diverse objectives to be achieved in problem-solving
  • Provides hints in case of errors
  • Showcases refutations for common incorrect moves
  • You can play out any position from the exercises against the computer
  • Interactive theoretical lessons
  • Structured table of contents
  • The program monitors changes in your rating (ELO) as you progress
  • Test mode with flexible settings
  • Possibility to bookmark favorite exercises
  • The application is optimized for larger tablet screens
  • The application can be used offline without an internet connection

The course offers a free section that allows you to test the program's functionality. The lessons included in the free version are fully functional, enabling you to evaluate the application in real-world conditions before considering the subsequent topics. Here is an overview of the lessons:

  1. The Fork
    1. Pawn
    2. Knight
    3. Bishop
  2. Pin or Skewer
    1. Bishop
    2. Rook
  3. Double Check
    1. Level 5
    2. Level 6
    3. Level 7
    4. Level 8
    5. Level 9
    6. Level 10
    7. Level 11
    8. Level 12
    9. Level 13
    10. Level 14
  4. Discovered Check
    1. Level 3
    2. Level 4
    3. Level 5
    4. Level 6
    5. Level 7
    6. Level 8
    7. Level 9
    8. Level 10
    9. Level 11
  5. Annihilation of King Defense
    1. Level 8
    2. Level 9
    3. Level 10
    4. Level 11
    5. Level 12
    6. Level 13
    7. Level 14
    8. Level 15
    9. Level 16
    10. Level 17
    11. Level 18
    12. Level 19
    13. Level 20
    14. Level 21
    15. Level 22
    16. Level 23
  6. Annihilation of Back Rank Defense
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Overview

Elementary Chess Tactics I is a Freeware software in the category Games & Entertainment developed by Chess King.

The latest version of Elementary Chess Tactics I is 1.2, released on 01/01/2024. It was initially added to our database on 01/01/2024.

Elementary Chess Tactics I runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of Elementary Chess Tactics I gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Pros

  • Comprehensive coverage of basic tactics
  • User-friendly interface suitable for beginners
  • Includes interactive puzzles for hands-on learning
  • Progress tracking features to monitor improvement
  • Multiple themes and settings to customize the user experience
  • Affordable pricing for casual learners and serious students alike
  • Regular updates and new content additions

Cons

  • Limited advanced tactics may not cater to experienced players
  • Some users may find the graphics and design outdated
  • Requires commitment and time to practice effectively
  • May have a steep learning curve for complete novices to chess

Pete Milner

Pete Milner

I'm Pete, a software reviewer at UpdateStar with a passion for the ever-evolving world of technology. My background in engineering gives me a unique insight into the intricacies of software, allowing me to provide in-depth, knowledgeable reviews and analyses. Whether it's the newest software releases, tech innovations, or the latest trends, I'm here to break it all down for you. I work from UpdateStar’s Berlin main office.

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