Chess Software

• Immerse yourself in a world of endless chess adventures.

Features:

• Play against any of 24 computer opponents to suite any skill level or style from beginning to Grandmaster
• Improve your chess skills with the help of innovative in-game teaching advice.
• Earn your army of chess pieces in story-driven chess challenges. As you succeed, the fog of war will ift to reveal more world to explore.
• World-Class Chess Engine:  Play the most power and entertaining personal computer game from the leading experts in computer chess.
• Chess Set Variety: 2D and 3D sets with true perspectives and stunning graphics.

System requirements:

• Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
• Pentium III 500 MHz processor or equivalent
• 128MB RAM
• Direct 3D compatible video card with 16MB RAM supporting DirectX 8.1 or later

• Extensive course on the basics of chess taught by International Chess Master Josh Waitzkin
• Attacking Chess course commentary by Grandmaster Larry Christiansen
• 600,000+ game database; coverage of all classic and modern opening variations

• Extended and updated database
• Improved pieces for the 2D board. Highest resolution for boards of any size. Improved move entry on the 2D board: highlighted start and target squares avoid mouse slips.
• Engine animation: while the chess engine is calculating, typical elements of the calculation (e.g. frequented squares) are visualized directly on the board

• When the king and queen go on vacation, young Fritz is left in charge of the castle. As he explores his surroundings, he'll learn all about chess, from the basics to advanced strategies -- and so will you!
• Fun characters like Fritz and Chesster make learning the game fun and interesting for children
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• New Chessmaster Academy - At the Academy, International Master Josh Waitzkin walks players through the basics of chess, plus introduce a variety of simple strategies for dominating your opponent. The Academy also features the best attacking moves as taught by noted chess champion, Larry Christiansen
• Full-featured online chess module - more than just a place to play chess live with other players, Chessmaster online allows players to establish rankings, create tournaments, utilize teaching tools, and join a thriving chess community
• Comprehensive chess engine - wise enough to teach an absolute beginner and powerful enough to defeat a grandmaster, experience the all-new edition of the King engine--the brains behind the best-selling brand in chess

• Six Difficulty Settings.
• 2D And 3D Display Modes.

• Chess teacher, mentor, and ultimate opponent with intuitive user interface
• Animated chess sets; whimsical 3D sets; simple and efficient learning tools
• Intermediate and advanced player options; for ages 6 and older

Features:

• International Master Josh Waitzkin personally walks players through the basics of chess and introduces a variety of simple strategies for dominating an opponent
• The totally revised interface is clean, clear and easy-to-navigate
• Online gameplay allows players to establish rankings, create tournaments, utilize teaching tools and join a thriving chess community
• Animated chess sets and a variety of whimsical 3D sets make chess fun for the whole family
• Intermediate and advanced player options challenge veteran players

System Requirements:

• Windows 98, Me, XP
• Pentium III or AMD Duron
• 450MHz
• 128MB RAM
• 450MB hard drive space
• 32MB DirectX 9.0-compatible 3D video card
• DirectX 9.0-compatible sound card
• CD-ROM 4x
• Internet connection at 56 Kbps

• A new chess adventure with Fritz, Bianca, and Chesster
• Over 20 mini games within the game for practice
• For kids ages 8 and up

• Explore the kingdom and discover 7 arcade-style games
• Experience the Intelligym, a training ground for future chess pros
• Suitable for players of all levels