Chess King Learn
Huge Convekta course catalog in one app.
FreeWebiOSAndroidmacOS 4.8 (17,700 reviews)
Chess King Learn at a glance
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, macOS |
| Best for | Beginner (0 – 1200), Intermediate (1200 – 1800), Advanced (1800 – 2200) |
| Publisher | Chess King (CHESSQUEEN INC, ex-Convekta) |
| Website | chessking.com |
| Launched | 2013 |
| Last reviewed |
About Chess King Learn
Chess King Learn is the mobile front-end for Convekta's deep catalog - CT-ART, Total Chess Strategy, Chess King University, endgame courses and dozens more, all buyable inside a single app or via subscription. It's the closest thing to an a-la-carte Chessable for people who want classical Soviet-school curriculum rather than modern MoveTrainer decks. Strong offline support, syncs across iOS/Android/web/macOS. The interface is clunky but the content depth is legendary.
Pros
- 100+ courses covering every phase
- Robust offline mode and cross-device sync
- Owned courses never expire
- Kid-friendly mode built in
Cons
- UI is functional, not beautiful
- Course storefront is overwhelming
- Ads on free tier are intrusive
Features
Tactics puzzlesOpening trainerEndgame trainerVideo lessonsEngine analysisOffline modeCloud syncRating systemStudy & share
Pricing
App is free; 100+ courses sold individually ($5.99–$119.99) or bundled via annual Chess King University subscription.
Best for
Audience: Beginner (0 – 1200), Intermediate (1200 – 1800), Advanced (1800 – 2200)
ELO range: 200 – 2400
Languages: EN, RU, ES, DE, FR, IT, PT, NL, PL, TR
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