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Overall, Chessmaster Challenge is a decent choice for anyone interested in or looking for a chess game to play. There are some issues with the length of time computers take to move and the presentation is a little lacking, but the chess basics and gameplay are all there. There's a large selection of computer opponents to take on or a few puzzles to challenge yourself with. There's plenty of information to get you started in the game and give you some helpful tips.
One of the world's most popular games for centuries, chess is the classic board game of the mind! It can be played anywhere, anytime, and now you too can enjoy all the benefits the great game of chess has to offer.
Based on the award-winning Chessmaster series which sold over 5 million copies worldwide, Chessmaster Challenge provides the definitive chess experience for players of all types and skill levels.
In Ranked Play, you're pitted against any of 28 computer opponents of varying skills and ratings, so you're sure to find a suitable player to challenge. You can even start off playing Stanley the ape, who holds a rating of 1 and moves almost completely randomly!
Move on to better adversaries as your skills increase. Who knows? Maybe someday you'll be able to challenge the world's finest - Josh Waitzkin, Bobby Fischer, even the Chessmaster himself!
For beginners, Chessmaster Challenge offers extremely thorough chess lessons from board setup and basic piece functions to complicated moves and advanced game strategy.
By the time you finish the tutorials, you'll know the game better than you ever thought possible!
Even veteran chess players can find rules they didn't know about or helpful tips that will give them that all-important extra edge on the competition.
Once you've learned the fundamentals of chess, you can test your skills by jumping right into a Ranked Play, tournament-style game.
Don't feel quite ready for that just yet? No problem, because Chessmaster Challenge also comes with a Training Mode which helps you along as you play. Ask for a hint, enable blunder alerts, show all possible moves, or take advantage of other helpful aids to make your game the best it can be!
For a change of pace from the regular game, take an excursion into the third style of gameplay in Chessmaster Challenge - puzzles!
The game includes 8 types of quick and fun chess problems, from Find Check and Mate in Two to Avoid Mate and Move to Safety. In each one, you are tasked with finding the single move that will accomplish the goal.
The variety of chess problems means that you can improve every part of your game, and there's a random puzzle generator to ensure that you won't get the same puzzle twice!
Chessmaster Challenge replaces the extra glitz and glamor of some games with substance, letting you get down to what you do best: play chess!
The game does include 6 different board and piece styles, like Cartoon 2D, Egypt, Staunton Marble, and Classic Wood. Change between your favorites in the middle of a match without affecting gameplay at all!
The interface is sleek and user-friendly, and suitable for aspiring grandmasters of all ages.
Beginner, veteran, or expert, there's something for everyone. Tutorials, Training Mode, Ranked Play and chess puzzles all provide a depth of chess experience that is rarely found, so protect your king and go on the attack today and download Chessmaster Challenge!

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Better game, Jun 07, 2010
by keyur (Gujarat)
Being a state level master in chess I love chess and this game helps me in my practice.




DavroDana, May 18, 2010
by Dana (Stacy, MN USA)
Stupid timed game.
I was 1 knight and 4 pawns up and was going to get a queen and the game stopped because my time ran out. Then the game announced I lost because the my time ran out. So if the opponent waited me out they win??? that isn’t chess it’s some kind of who can stall the most game….dumb




chessmaster+pooh+pooh, Mar 16, 2010
by edmond neville (united states)
Chessmaster challenge is the reason why chess dies as a game to play by human beings . Anyone can reason that the the this machine is better than any human being on the planet. Why would anyone want to spend money on your chess master challenge when it’s a moot point that it no longer is a game for people to play!




im the chess master, Jan 07, 2010
by dragon (germany)
This game is tricky and I’m very interested about the gameplay. Chessmaster challenge, I think, is the best chess software ever. Good job!!




chess, the wonderful game, Aug 31, 2009
by Harry. (h)
After playing this game, I was amazed to see the special graphics of this game. I surely admire all the producers of this game & I wish all will try out this game




The lead to a chessmaster, Jun 22, 2009
by Hashem Elezabi (Elmaadi, Cairo Egypt)
Chessmaster Challenge is a game that can take you from a beginner to a chess champion. It teaches you EVERYTHING in chess. If you are looking for a game that you can play against other humans through it, here’s the right game.
Chessmaster Challenge has all the features you would wish for if you are looking forward to be a chess master. It has loads of different kinds of puzzles. You can play against loads of people. It teaches you what you need in chess that lets you be a chess grandmaster.




chessmaster challenge review, Jun 08, 2009
by tomdevasia (karnataka ,india)
Has good selection of boards, nice opponent characters, with ratings going up, and, I always feel I am against some player, rather than a computer as such.
I would recommend for those who want to download a good game of chess to your computer.




The best, May 07, 2009
by Barbra (Houston, Tx)
This game is the best chess game of all. If you dont like chess well you will now. Buy it and try it hurry.




user friendly & easy to install, Apr 19, 2009
by sandeep kumar (krantinagar,visakhapatnam(andhra pradesh) INDIA)
This game is very user friendly and very easy to install. Unlike other games, it is very is easy to understand the rules through the instructions given by the game. This all makes it a less complicated game..




easily play compare to other website chess game, Sep 12, 2008
by Rajesh Jagadeesan (dubai, uae)
The Experience from playing this game was excellent the games were exceptionally good and that it also helped me brush up my skills in chess.But there are also some cons ,the space between the chess skills thing was very high. So overall it was Excellent but there are some flaws like the graphics in the game because i got an annoying glitch sometimes , so i would recommend it to anyone who enjoys chess.This game is way better than all the other chess games i have played and in the game you can also learn how to play chess!!! (P.S: Try and buy the full version because the trial version only lasts an hour:))
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