# Elementary Chess Tactics 2

> The course includes more than 1800 exercises for beginners

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.elementaryct2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.elementaryct2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.chessking.android.learn.elementaryct2`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chess King
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 56,815
- **Rating:** 4.73 / 5 (395 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-21
- **First published:** 2016-07-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chessking.android.learn.elementaryct2)
- **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 2** is a comprehensive course designed specifically for chess beginners seeking to improve their tactical skills. Featuring more than 1800 carefully crafted exercises, the course covers fundamental tactical methods such as annihilation of defense, decoy, interception, and distraction. It functions like a personal coach, providing hints, explanations, and refutations to common mistakes, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience.

Part of the Chess King Learn series, this extension offers a structured approach to learning chess tactics that adapts to your skill level. You can solve exercises offline, bookmark favorites, track your rating progress (ELO), and test your knowledge through flexible test modes. The extension is compatible across multiple devices and platforms, enabling seamless practice whether on Android, iOS, or web browsers.

## Rankings

- #283,987 — 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.elementaryct2.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 Elementary Chess Tactics 2 for its challenging and effective tactical problems that help sharpen chess instincts and vision, suitable for various time controls. They appreciate the app's real-game-based puzzles and supportive analysis tools. However, multiple users note that frequent ads can be disruptive, and some desire inclusion or explanation of alternative moves within puzzles to deepen understanding.

### Pros

- Effective learning tool for improving tactical vision and instincts
- High-quality and challenging chess puzzles based on real games
- Valuable for both short and long time control practice
- Provides clear explanations with an engine to analyze incorrect moves
- Widely appreciated as a strong contribution to chess education

### Cons

- Too many ads that detract from the experience
- Lack of inclusion or explanation of alternative moves in some puzzles

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