# Chess Endgame Studies

> Based on best chess studies, especially chosen for their instructive value

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.chessking.android.learn.endgamestudies`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chess King
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 185,894
- **Rating:** 4.61 / 5 (1,423 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-22
- **First published:** 2016-06-09
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chessking.android.learn.endgamestudies)
- **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 Endgame Studies is a comprehensive training course featuring over 950 of the greatest endgame compositions and 900 subsidiary exercises, carefully chosen for their instructive value and eternal beauty. Part of the Chess King Learn series, this course guides players from beginner to professional level with tactical maneuvers revealed through unique 5x5 mini-positions.

The course acts as a personal coach, providing hints, refutations for common mistakes, and flexible test modes. It tracks player progress, offers a structured curriculum, and enables practice without an internet connection. Users can bookmark lessons, play positions against the computer, and synchronize their learning across devices via a free Chess King account. Test a free part of the course covering key themes like attacking the king, stalemate, pawn promotion, and more before exploring advanced topics.

## Rankings

- #165,373 — 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.endgamestudies.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise the app for its rich endgame puzzles and clear explanations, noting that it helps them strengthen their endgame and improve their play. The library is large and varied (including the king series), making the learning experience engaging. Reviewers also highlight a good balance between solving problems and understanding concepts, and many report noticeable improvement after using the app. A few mention a temporary content-unlock issue; overall sentiment remains strongly positive.

### Pros

- High-quality endgame puzzles and tactics that effectively teach endgames.
- Noticeable improvement in players' endgame strength after using the app.
- Large, varied library of endgame studies and puzzles (including the king series).
- Good balance between problem solving and clear explanations.
- Overall excellent learning platform with a fun, engaging experience.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessking.android.learn.endgamestudies)