If you're just starting your chess journey, giving away pieces in a single move is one of the quickest ways to fall behind—especially if you're aiming to improve your game. On the flip side, missing the opportunity to capture an undefended piece from your opponent can cost you dearly. That’s why this course, packed with over 1400 exercises featuring only a few pieces on the board, is an essential training tool for beginners. Designed for players who already understand the basic rules of chess, it offers a structured way to sharpen your tactical awareness and avoid costly blunders.
By solving even a portion of these exercises—say around 20%—you’ll noticeably boost your practical skills, ensuring that you won’t overlook simple captures during real games. All positions are derived from actual play and organized by piece type and difficulty level, making it easy to follow and learn progressively.
This course is part of the acclaimed Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), a revolutionary approach to chess education. The series covers all aspects of the game—including tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame—and caters to players at every stage, from newcomers to seasoned veterans and even professionals.
Using this course, you’ll expand your chess knowledge, discover powerful tactical patterns, and apply what you’ve learned directly in your games.
Key Features of the Program:
♔ High-quality examples – Every position has been thoroughly verified for accuracy
♔ Interactive learning – You must enter all required moves as guided by the system
♔ Multiple difficulty levels – Tasks are tailored to challenge players at various skill stages
♔ Clear objectives – Each problem has a defined goal to help focus your thinking
♔ Hints and feedback – The program provides guidance when you're stuck or make a mistake
♔ Mistake analysis – Common errors are met with clear refutations to reinforce learning
♔ Play against the engine – Practice any position from the exercises using the built-in engine
♔ Logical structure – Easy-to-follow table of contents helps you navigate lessons efficiently
♔ Progress tracking – Your ELO rating is monitored as you advance through the material
♔ Customizable test mode – Adjust settings to match your current level and goals
♔ Bookmark functionality – Save your favorite exercises for future review
♔ Tablet-friendly design – Optimized for larger screens without compromising usability
♔ Offline access – No internet connection required once installed
♔ Cross-device sync – Link your app to a free Chess King account and continue progress seamlessly across Android, iOS, and Web platforms
Free Version Included:
You can try before you buy! The free section contains fully functional lessons that let you experience the app's interface and teaching style firsthand before unlocking additional topics.
Course Outline:
1. Part 1 – Winning Specific Pieces
1.1. Capturing a knight
1.2. Capturing a bishop
1.3. Capturing a rook
1.4. Capturing a queen
2. Part 2 – General Piece Capture
2.1. Level 1
2.2. Level 2
2.3. Level 3
2.4. Level 4
What’s New in Version 2.4.2 – Updated July 15, 2023
- Enhanced learning through a new Spaced Repetition training mode, which blends previously missed exercises with new ones to optimize retention
- Introduced the ability to run tests based on bookmarked exercises
- Added a daily puzzle goal feature – set how many exercises you want to complete each day to maintain sharpness
- Implemented a daily streak counter to track consecutive days of completing your daily goal
- Various bug fixes and performance improvements for smoother user experience
