# Elementary Chess Tactics 1 > This course includes more than 4300 exercises on simple tactical methods Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.elementaryct1](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.elementaryct1) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.chessking.android.learn.elementaryct1` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Chess King - **Category:** GAME\_BOARD - **Downloads:** 167,532 - **Rating:** 4.64 / 5 (1,099 ratings) - **Version:** 5.4.1 - **Last updated:** 2026-05-21 - **First published:** 2016-07-20 - **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.elementaryct1) - **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 **Elementary Chess Tactics 1** is a comprehensive chess training extension designed especially for beginners and club players. Featuring more than 4300 exercises, it covers fundamental tactical methods such as forks, pins, double checks, discovered checks, and strategies to exploit your opponent’s defenses. This extension functions like a personal coach by offering hints, explanations, and error refutations to guide you through each challenge. Part of the Chess King Learn series, it provides a structured approach to learning chess tactics with progressively challenging tasks, test modes, and performance tracking through ELO rating updates. Its offline capabilities and cross-device syncing through a free Chess King account make it convenient and flexible. Whether on tablet or desktop, users can bookmark favorites, play positions against the computer, and master elementary tactics to significantly enhance their gameplay. ## Rankings - #173,660 — 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.elementaryct1.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` ## Review summary Elementary Chess Tactics 1 is praised as a strong beginner-friendly tool that uses pattern-based drills to build basic tactical skills. It offers well-designed puzzles, actionable lessons, and reports of real improvement. Common drawbacks include repetitive puzzle sets, occasional UI jank, and purchase-access problems after upgrading. Overall, it’s effective for learning and practice, especially for pattern recognition and progressive difficulty. ### Pros - Excellent for beginners with pattern-based drills and progressive learning. - High-quality puzzles that cover common tactics and support pattern recognition, with added variety via randomized hardest sets. - Users report real improvement in skills and ratings (e.g., daughter improving, players noting progress). - Free content provides a solid puzzle library and a user-friendly experience without mandatory fees. ### Cons - Puzzles can be repetitive and overly similar; large numbers of problems feel the same, reducing variety. - Animations and sounds can be janky, affecting the feel of the UI. - Purchase/access issues where full content does not unlock after buying, indicating possible licensing/implementation problems. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Elementary Chess Tactics 2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.elementaryct2) — 56,815 users, 4.73 / 5 - [Chess Tactics Art (1400-1600)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.ctartforbeginners) — 188,817 users, 4.80 / 5 - [Chess Tactics Art (1600-1800)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.ctartforclub) — 133,165 users, 4.55 / 5 - [Chess Tactics for Beginners](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.ctforbeginners) — 2,266,942 users, 4.68 / 5 - [Chess Combinations Vol. 1](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.chesscombinations1) — 243,343 users, 4.65 / 5 - [Chess Strategy for Beginners](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.complete) — 376,443 users, 4.34 / 5 - [Chess Combinations Vol. 2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.chesscombinations2) — 117,051 users, 4.84 / 5 - [Chess Strategy & Tactics Vol 2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.guideforintermediates) — 202,070 users, 4.57 / 5 - [Chess Strategy & Tactics Vol 1](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.guideforclub) — 152,591 users, 4.67 / 5 - [Capturing Pieces 1 (Chess)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.capturing1) — 65,391 users, 5.00 / 5 - [Chess Strategy (1800-2400)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.chessstrategy) — 773,970 users, 4.57 / 5 - [Chess School for Beginners](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.schoolforbeginners) — 425,650 users, 4.33 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.elementaryct1)