# Chess Tactics. Sicilian Def. 1 — Chess Training

> Interactive chess course for Sicilian Defense variations with exercises and theory. (iPhone/iPad app by Chess King.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tactics-sicilian-def-1/id1181403027 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chess King](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096660597)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 78 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2016-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tactics-sicilian-def-1/id1181403027/reviews.md

## What is Chess Tactics. Sicilian Def. 1?

This course is aimed at club and intermediate players and presents the theory and playing hooks in the most sharp and deciding variations of the Sicilian Defense developing after moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4: the Dragon variation, the Najdorf variation, the Scheveningen variation and the Richter Attack.
The course presents a deep overview of the actual variations, featuring 200 examples and 630 exercises.
The course will be useful to all chess players employing the Sicilian Defense on either white or black sides.

This course is in the series Chess King Learn, which is an unprecedented chess teaching method. In the series are included courses in tactics, strategy, openings, middle game, and endgame, split by levels from beginners to experienced players, and even professional players.

With the help of this course, you can improve your chess knowledge, learn new tactical tricks and combinations, and consolidate the acquired knowledge into practice.

The program acts as a coach who gives tasks to solve and helps to solve them if you get stuck. It will give you hints, explanations and show you even striking refutation of the mistakes you might make.

The program also contains a theoretical section, which explains the methods of the game in a certain stage of the game, based on actual examples. The theory is presented in an interactive way, which means you can not only read the text of the lessons, but also to make moves on the board and work out unclear moves on the board.

Advantages of the program:
• High quality examples, all double-checked for correctness
• You need to enter all key moves, required by the teacher
• Different levels of complexity of the tasks
• Various goals, which need to be reached in the problems
• The program gives hint if an error is made
• For typical mistaken moves, the refutation is shown
• You can play out any position of the tasks against the computer
• Interactive theoretical lessons
• Structured table of contents
• The program monitors the change in the rating (ELO) of the player during the learning process
• Test mode with flexible settings
• Possibility to bookmark favorite exercises
• The application is adapted to the bigger screen of a tablet
• The application does not require an internet connection

The course includes a free part, in which you can test the program. Lessons offered in the free version is fully functional. They allow you to test the application in real world conditions before releasing the following topics:
1. Chess Tactics in Sicilian Defense I
1.1. Scheveningen variation
1.2. Richter attack
1.3. Dragon variation
1.4. Najdorf variation
2. Sicilian Defense - theory
2.1. Scheveningen variation
2.2. Richter attack
2.3. Dragon variation
2.4. Najdorf variation

## Key features

- Sicilian Defense theory and variations
- 200 examples and 630 exercises
- Interactive lessons with board play
- Hints and refutations for mistakes
- Play positions against the computer
- ELO rating tracking
- Offline functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full course | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tactics-sicilian-def-1/id1181403027/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Sur l’application

*2023-04-05, version 1.2*

Très bon cet application 👌ça aide beaucoup mon fils .

### 5/5 — Great learning app

*2020-02-03*

It is very educational application

### 5/5 — Great app!!!

*2018-03-16*

Great app!!!

### 5/5 — Get it.

*2018-02-18*

These are the best tactical trainers out here. These apps are a must have. Stop wasting time & download all of the apps they have.

### 2/5 — Chesa tácticas: sicilianos defensa 1.

*2017-10-13*

It's a good app to práctice sicilians defense.

### 5/5 — An excellent chess tactics course !!

*2017-05-13, version 0.9.8*

An excellent chess tactics course !! Well chosen positions will make you improve a lot in all aspects of the royal game !!

## Frequently asked questions about Chess Tactics. Sicilian Def. 1

### What chess variations does Chess Tactics. Sicilian Def. 1 cover?

Chess Tactics. Sicilian Def. 1 focuses on sharp and decisive variations of the Sicilian Defense, including the Dragon, Najdorf, Scheveningen, and Richter Attack, developing after 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4.

### How many examples and exercises are included in Chess Tactics. Sicilian Def. 1?

The course provides a deep overview with 200 examples and 630 exercises designed to help players improve their tactical skills and consolidate knowledge.

### Can I practice against the computer with Chess Tactics. Sicilian Def. 1?

Yes, you can play out any position from the tasks against the computer, allowing you to test your understanding and practice different scenarios.

### Does Chess Tactics. Sicilian Def. 1 require an internet connection?

No, the application does not require an internet connection, making it convenient for offline use and practice anytime, anywhere.

### How does Chess Tactics. Sicilian Def. 1 help improve my chess rating?

The program monitors the change in your ELO rating during the learning process and provides structured lessons with interactive elements to enhance your chess knowledge and tactical abilities.

### What is the age rating for Chess Tactics. Sicilian Def. 1?

Chess Tactics. Sicilian Def. 1 has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players interested in learning chess strategy.

### How often is Chess Tactics. Sicilian Def. 1 updated?

The latest version is 1.2, and the app was last updated on January 18, 2018. It was initially released on December 6, 2016.

### What devices is Chess Tactics. Sicilian Def. 1 compatible with?

Chess Tactics. Sicilian Def. 1 is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, and is adapted for the bigger screen of a tablet.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2018-01-18

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• App is updated for iPhone X
• New home screen
• Animated playback of theory with sound
• Date of reading the theory
• Disabled automatic playback of refutations
• Option to reset password
• Renaming of account
• Various fixes and improvements

### 1.0.3 — 2017-06-06

Attention! You should have an internet connection on the first launch to verify your purchase!
• Added cloud sync option for statistics and bookmarks
• Added "Auto hints" option - you can use it to turn off automatic hints after wrong move attempts
• Added switching between exercises using swipe gestures
• Improved theory mode
• Added Tag (colored commentaries) option for bookmarks
• Various fixes and improvements

### 0.9.8 — 2017-02-07

• Added auto switch to the next exercise
• Added engine analysis mode and improved engine play mode
• Added statistics of the solved exercises by day
• Added possibility to share exercise with friends
• Added table of symbols convention
• Bug fixes and small improvements

### 0.9.7 — 2017-01-13

• Added sounds in practice
• Added option to disable showing of the exercise goal
• Added possibility to change appearance of move marker
• Bug fixes and small improvements

### 0.9.6 — 2016-12-06

No release notes.

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