# Chess Combinations Vol. 1

> First part of great course for club players with 200 lessons and 1100 exercises!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.chesscombinations1](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.chesscombinations1)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.chessking.android.learn.chesscombinations1`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chess King
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 243,390
- **Rating:** 4.65 / 5 (1,951 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-22
- **First published:** 2015-10-07
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chessking.android.learn.chesscombinations1)
- **Website:** [https://learn.chessking.com](https://learn.chessking.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://chessking.com/android\_privacy\_policy.html](https://chessking.com/android_privacy_policy.html)

## Description

**Chess Combinations Vol. 1** is a comprehensive chess training extension designed for club players looking to sharpen their tactical skills. Featuring over 200 lessons and 1300 exercises, it covers 40 tactical methods and motifs, helping players improve through interactive theory, problem solving, and guided hints.

This extension acts as a personal chess coach, offering detailed explanations, hints, and refutations for mistakes. Its interactive approach allows players to practice on-board moves, test various tactics, and monitor their rating (ELO) progress. The content is accessible offline and synchronized across devices with a free Chess King account.

## Rankings

- #144,954 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.chessking.android.learn.chesscombinations1.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for its well-organized, thematic approach to chess combinations that effectively aids beginners and enhances chess skills. The inclusion of theory sections and customizable test settings further enrich the learning experience. However, multiple users express frustration with the limited free content and desire a larger pool of practice exercises. Additionally, some request a feature allowing puzzle solving from the weaker side to deepen training options.

### Pros

- Well organized with a structured approach from simple to complex puzzles.
- Great for beginners and quick chess training.
- Helps significantly improve chess skills and understanding of combinations.
- Includes a useful theory section complementing exercises.
- Test settings allow filtering by topics and difficulty, enhancing learning experience.

### Cons

- Limited free content, requiring payment for most features.
- Desire for more practice exercises, such as including over 2000 puzzles.
- Lack of a feature to solve puzzles from the weaker side, which some users want.

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