# CT-ART. Chess Mate Theory

> Fundamental course of mate combinations from famous coach Victor Khenkin!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.chessking.android.learn.ctartmating`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chess King
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 95,719
- **Rating:** 4.72 / 5 (870 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-21
- **First published:** 2015-11-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chessking.android.learn.ctartmating)
- **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

CT-ART. Chess Mate Theory is an interactive chess training extension developed by famed coach Victor Khenkin. It offers a comprehensive course on mating combinations featuring 1200 instructive examples and 700 exercises across 14 themes that teach how to effectively use different pieces.

This extension uses innovative iBook technology for an engaging learning experience, including hyperlinks and additional windows for easy navigation. The program acts as your personal coach by giving tasks, providing hints when stuck, explaining moves, and showcasing refutations to common mistakes. Its interactive theoretical lessons let you move pieces on the board and deepen your understanding.

Key features include multiple difficulty levels, flexible test modes, rating tracking, bookmarking, offline access, and cross-device syncing via Chess King account. The free version offers several full lessons allowing you to experience the training before investing. Whether you're a beginner or aspiring professional, CT-ART helps improve tactical skills, strategic knowledge, and practical mating ability in chess.

## Rankings

- #225,598 — 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.ctartmating.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users find CT-ART Chess Mate Theory to be an excellent, engaging chess learning tool with clear explanations, an analysis engine, and effective puzzles that improve tactics. The app is praised for its educational value and interactive design. However, the limited free version, presence of ads, subjective puzzle answers, and an inconvenient in-app PayPal payment process are common drawbacks.

### Pros

- Effective for learning and improving chess skills and tactics
- Contains clear explanations and theory to aid understanding
- Includes an analysis engine that confirms correct moves
- Enjoyable and engaging puzzles and drills
- Highly appreciated educational content and interactive design

### Cons

- Free version is limited with only two sections available
- Some puzzles have subjective answers based on the original player's choices, leading to confusion
- Contains distracting ads
- Payment process requiring PayPal password within the app is seen as inconvenient and a dealbreaker by some users

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