# Elementary Chess Tactics II — Chess Training

> Beginner chess tactics training with over 1800 interactive exercises. (iPhone/iPad app by Chess King.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elementary-chess-tactics-ii/id1152972165 (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 49 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Italian, Polish, European Portuguese, Romanian, Russian and 4 more
- Released: 2016-09-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elementary-chess-tactics-ii/id1152972165/reviews.md

## What is Elementary Chess Tactics II?

If you are a beginner, it is necessary for you to study simple tactical methods and learn how to employ them! This course includes more than 1800 exercises for beginners on the following tactical methods: 'annihilation of defense', 'decoy', 'interception' and 'distraction'.

This course is in the series Chess King Learn (https://learn.chessking.com/), 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.

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. Annihilation of defence of a piece
1.1. Level 3
1.2. Level 4
1.3. Level 5
1.4. Level 6
1.5. Level 7
1.6. Level 8
1.7. Level 9
1.8. Level 10
1.9. Level 11
1.10. Level 12
1.11. Level 13
1.12. Level 14
2. Annihilation of an important square defence
2.1. Level 7
2.2. Level 8
2.3. Level 9
2.4. Level 10
2.5. Level 11
2.6. Level 12
2.7. Level 13
2.8. Level 14
2.9. Level 15
2.10. Level 16
2.11. Level 17
3. Decoy of a king to a mating net
3.1. Level 5
3.2. Level 6
3.3. Level 7
3.4. Level 8
3.5. Level 9
3.6. Level 10
3.7. Level 11
3.8. Level 12
4. Decoy to a knight fork
4.1. Level 3
4.2. Level 4
4.3. Level 5
4.4. Level 6
4.5. Level 7
4.6. Level 8
4.7. Level 9
4.8. Level 10
4.9. Level 11
4.10. Level 12
5. Intercepting a piece defending other piece
5.1. Level 3
5.2. Level 4
5.3. Level 5
5.4. Level 6
5.5. Level 7
5.6. Level 8
5.7. Level 9
5.8. Level 10
5.9. Level 11
6. Distracting a piece defending other piece
6.1. Level 5
6.2. Level 6
6.3. Level 7
6.4. Level 8
6.5. Level 9
6.6. Level 10
6.7. Level 11
6.8. Level 12
6.9. Level 13

## Key features

- 1800+ tactical exercises
- Interactive lessons
- Hints and explanations
- ELo rating tracking
- Offline play
- Tablet optimized

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

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


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elementary-chess-tactics-ii/id1152972165/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Combinaisons très diverses

*2019-12-19*

Un exercice peut nécessiter l’utilisation de plusieurs types de combinaisons.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2017-09-17*

Great app! I use these simple exercises to warm up and to really get those reoccurring patterns inside my brain. Chess king has done a great job with their apps!

### 5/5 — Top Notch

*2016-11-05*

Want to improve your chess? These are the best applications there are.

## Frequently asked questions about Elementary Chess Tactics II

### What tactical methods does Elementary Chess Tactics II cover?

Elementary Chess Tactics II covers 'annihilation of defense', 'decoy', 'interception', and 'distraction' with over 1800 exercises for beginners.

### Does Elementary Chess Tactics II offer offline play?

Yes, the application does not require an internet connection, allowing for offline play.

### How does Elementary Chess Tactics II help users improve?

The program acts as a coach, providing tasks, hints, explanations, and refutations for mistakes. It also monitors the user's ELO rating change during the learning process.

### What is the age rating for Elementary Chess Tactics II?

Elementary Chess Tactics II has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young players and beginners.

### How often is Elementary Chess Tactics II updated?

The latest version, 1.2, was released on February 5, 2018. While updates may not be frequent, the existing content is comprehensive for beginners.

### Can I play positions from the exercises against the computer in Elementary Chess Tactics II?

Yes, you can play out any position from the tasks against the computer, allowing for further practice and exploration.

### Is there a free version of Elementary Chess Tactics II available?

Yes, the course includes a free part with fully functional lessons that allow you to test the application before purchasing additional topics.

### What devices are compatible with Elementary Chess Tactics II?

Elementary Chess Tactics II is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2018-02-05

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

• App is updated for iPhone X
• New home screen
• Disabled automatic playback of refutations
• Option to reset password
• Renaming of account
• Various fixes and improvements

### 1.0.4 — 2017-06-19

• Added Chinese translations
• Bug fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2017-05-06

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
• Added Tag (colored commentaries) option for bookmarks
• Various fixes and improvements

### 0.9.8 — 2017-02-08

• 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 — 2017-01-19

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

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