Chessmaster 10th Edition

Pros: Very powerful engine (rating 2927), patch 1.03 allows for use without CD, didactic tutorials included
Cons: Connectivity problems with online play mode, may hog system resources

The Chessmaster franchise has been around for ages. Whether or not, you have previous versions will not matter, because Chessmaster 10th Edition includes a major overhaul in design and perception. It is well suited for both amateurs who are just starting ...

Pros: The best PC chess game on the market...
Cons: Visual clarity needs to be enhanced on some of the chess sets...

Back in the days of the Spoiler Empire in the 70’s in NYC, it was not unusual to stumble into HQ and find a group of leather-jacketed punk rockers smoking weed, sipping beers and…playing chess. There would be as many as four games in progress ...

Pros: Makes playing computer chess fun! Best looking chess program
Cons: Some issues with online play, better analysis feature needed

Whether you are new to chess or a seasoned veteran, Chessmaster 10th edition has something for everyone. Chess is the oldest game known to man: some believe dated back to Egyptian times. The object of the game is to ‘checkmate’ your opponents ...

Pros: Strong computer opponent
Entertaining for children learning chess
Many options for getting better
Cons: Unusual sacrifices on some levels

I am an avid chess player and a fan of playing against a computer. For you chess die-hards out there, my rating tends to hover in the 1850-1950 range. I certainly like Fritz for its overall calculating strength, but it's not very friendly for my children ...

Pros: Lots of features.
Cons: This game can REALLY mess up your PC.

I bought Chessmaster 10th edition simply because it was the newest and I had been wanting to learn to play the game at for a long time. It has a lot of bells and whistles--choice of chess sets, tutorials, commentary, etc. The menus, however, cause ...

Pros: None!
Cons: It's a waste of money!

Chessmaster 10th Edition has been nothing but a source of angst and frustration for me. Every time I've attempted to play, the game locks-up and freezes my WinXP equipped Dell Inspriron without delay. I get a better challenge out of playing chess with my dog; and, the dog provides less frustration.