# Simple Defense (Chess Puzzles)

> If you are a beginner, you just have to learn how to defend your pieces!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.chessking.android.learn.simpledefense`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chess King
- **Category:** GAME\_EDUCATIONAL
- **Downloads:** 103,924
- **Rating:** 4.67 / 5 (553 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-22
- **First published:** 2016-06-30
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chessking.android.learn.simpledefense)
- **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

Simple Defense (Chess Puzzles) is a comprehensive training tool designed specifically for beginner chess players aiming to master defensive techniques. With over 2800 interactive exercises covering key defensive skills like withdrawal, protection, interception, and counterattack, this course helps consolidate knowledge through practical tasks. It adapts to your learning pace by offering hints, explanations, and refutations for common mistakes.

Part of the Chess King Learn series, this extension supports offline use and syncs progress across Android, iOS, and Web via a Chess King account. Features include multiple difficulty levels, a rating (ELO) tracker, test modes, bookmarking favorites, and the ability to play puzzle positions against a computer opponent. This program acts as a personal chess coach, improving your defense tactics and transforming your playing strength systematically.

## Rankings

- #217,683 — 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.simpledefense.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Reviewers consistently praise Simple Defense as beginner-friendly and effective for learning chess tactics through defensive puzzles. They note that the puzzles are challenging at first but reveal patterns with practice, helping players recognize tactics more quickly. The app is especially valued for beginners, kids, and those seeking to expand beyond typical puzzle sets. A requested improvement is a nicer board UI, but overall content quality and developer support receive strong praise.

### Pros

- Beginner-friendly and effective for learning chess tactics
- Defensive-move puzzles and pattern recognition help learning
- Puzzles are challenging at first but become easier with practice
- Helpful for kids and beginners to expand their chess understanding
- High-quality content and positive reputation of the developer

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