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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 42 reviews)
Sales Rank: 566
Category: Video Games
Publisher: Ubisoft
Studio: Ubisoft
Brand: UBI Soft
Label: Ubisoft
Platform: Windows
ESRB: Rating Pending
Media: DVD
Edition: Game
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Memorabilia: 0
Batteries Included: 0
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 68366
Model: 68366
UPC: 008888683667
EAN: 0008888683667
ASIN: B000SL4ANE
Release Date: October 30, 2007
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| Features:
| • | Extensive course on the basics of chess taught by International Chess Master Josh Waitzkin | | • | Tutorials from Josh Waitzkin's groundbreaking book The Art of Learning | | • | Attacking Chess course commentary by Grandmaster Larry Christiansen | | • | 900 of chess's most important games presented and analyzed; single or multiplayer gameplay | | • | 600,000+ game database; coverage of all classic and modern opening variations |
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Product Description
Josh Waitzkin, International Master and eight-time National Chess Champion, coaches players to grasp the basic fundamentals of chess and to master the game through exciting courses and tutorials taken directly from his groundbreaking book, The Art of Learning. Players can then practice their newly learned skills in single-player mode or challenge their friends to a fun-spirited competition in multiplayer mode via LAN or Internet. ESRB Rated E for Everyone
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| Customer Reviews: Read 37 more reviews...
 Above expectations December 27, 2008
This edition comes with over 50 3-d and 2-d chess sets including a few animated sets like Raving Rabbids. It also comes with Josh Waitzkin's Academy, which is a great interactive tutorial and is worth the price by itself. You can analyze every game you play as well as watch many famous games. There are multiple computer opponents each with a different strategy and rating. I am not sure what more could you ask for. It was well above my expectations.
An Amazing Product for the Appropriate Skill Level December 14, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
There seems to be two types of reviewers for this product: (i) very experienced hard-core chess players, and (ii) and beginner and intermediate players. I'm 49 years old and fall into the second category.
Although I learned to play chess as a child, I never had formal chess training nor have I studies chess books. I bought this product wanting to improve both my knowledge of the game and my play. This product has exceeded my expectations in all respects. My knowledge has soared and my play has materially improved - and I'm not close to completing all the training this software has to offer. The product is user friendly and is amazingly inexpensive for what is offers. For me, this product clearly earns a five star rating.
ChessMaster Challenge November 22, 2008
ChessMaster Challenge is easy to use, easy to learn, and entertaining. It allows you to set up your settings to your taste and style. It allows you to choose any level you want (novice to grandmaster) to challenge it. It is highly recommended for anybody in the Chess world.
An incredible amount of Chess fun and learning for under $20 September 30, 2008
The reviewer right below has stated it very well, so I won't bore anyone with too many details. This version of Chessmaster contains a true library of things to learn from various Masters of the game and is targeted at the Novice & Intermediate. The tutorials are done in a way that you don't have to be a strong Chess player to follow along. The puzzles, drills and game analysis are excellent ways to better understand the strategy & tactics behind winning Chess. My young daughter is finally wanting to learn Chess and I really appreciate how many areas of Chessmaster have been modified to apeal to children, while still not changing the other areas for us adult learners of this great game!
It's really amazing just how much quality content you get for under $20. If you like or love Chess or if you are just interested in learning how to play the game better, I'll bet you will have hours upon hours of fun with this program.
The Art of Learning September 12, 2008
I've only played one game against this computer software; computer opponents don't really interest me. Of course it's capable of beating most players, but it also has some colorful "personalities" to choose from: who have inherent weaknesses so you can win sometimes.
I am giving the full five stars due entirely to the tutorials by Josh Waitzkin that are included. These are worth much more than the cost of the software. Josh explains all the basic tactics, etc., and then takes you through some grand-master games explaining the subtleties and allowing you to try your hand ocassionaly. With audio accompanying the animated chessboard, some deep concepts are learned painlessly.
I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of material covered; I expected a brief introduction: instead it is a full course (and I haven't even looked at his end-game course yet).
I learned more (and enjoyed it more) than I have from many chess books costing far more.
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