This course offers over 4,300 practical exercises focused on essential tactical methods—perfect for beginners and club-level players looking to sharpen their skills. If you're just starting out or aiming to strengthen your tactical awareness, mastering these fundamental techniques is crucial. The course covers the most common and effective tactics, including:
- Fork
- Pin (and skewer)
- Double check
- Discovered check
- Annihilation of the opponent’s king defense
- Exploiting back-rank weaknesses
By completing this course, you’ll gain the confidence and knowledge needed to spot and execute basic combinations during your own games. You’ll also significantly improve your overall gameplay and tactical vision.
This course is part of the Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), a revolutionary chess training platform designed for players of all levels—from absolute beginners to advanced competitors. The series includes comprehensive courses in tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, each tailored to specific skill levels.
Key Benefits of This Course:
♔ High-quality, thoroughly verified examples – Every exercise has been double-checked for accuracy to ensure reliable learning.
♔ Precise move entry required – You must input the exact key moves demanded by the position.
♔ Multiple difficulty levels – Exercises are categorized by complexity to suit your current skill level.
♔ Diverse objectives – Each problem has a clear goal, helping you understand the purpose behind every move.
♔ Instant feedback and hints – When you make a mistake, the program provides helpful hints and even shows strong refutations to deepen your understanding.
♔ Play against the computer – You can practice any position from the tasks in a sparring mode.
♔ Clear and organized structure – The content is logically arranged for easy navigation and progressive learning.
♔ ELO tracking system – Monitor your rating changes as you advance through the material.
킹 Customizable test mode – Adjust settings to tailor your testing experience.
♔ Bookmark favorite exercises – Save key positions for future review.
♔ Tablet-friendly interface – Designed with larger screens in mind for a better user experience.
♔ Offline access – No internet connection is required once downloaded.
♔ Sync across devices – Link your app to a free Chess King account and continue your progress seamlessly across Android, iOS, and Web platforms.
Free Trial Version
A free portion of the course is available so you can test the application before committing further. All lessons in the trial version are fully functional, allowing you to experience the program firsthand. Topics included in the free section:
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- Double Check
- Discovered Check
- Annihilation of Defense of a King
- Annihilation of the Back-Rank Defense
What's New in Version 3.3.2 (Updated: July 29, 2024)
- Introduced a Spaced Repetition training mode that mixes previously missed exercises with new ones, presenting an optimized set of puzzles based on your performance.
- Added the ability to run tests using bookmarked exercises for targeted revision.
- Implemented a daily puzzle goal feature—set how many exercises you want to complete each day to maintain sharpness.
- Introduced a daily streak tracker to motivate consistent training.
- Various bug fixes and usability improvements to enhance the overall learning experience.
