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22.3.2008

I've played chess for many years and have ChessMaster and Fritz on the PC, but this version on the Nintendo is the most fun! What I really like about playing it on the DS is that you can play anywhere, e.g. sit back and relax on the sofa while playing.The interface on CM is polished and the board and pieces are surprisingly easy on the eye for such a small board. You can create multiple profiles if several people are using the same game; Josh keeps track of your results and training progress.In classic chess you can play against different characters, from weak opponents to ChessMaster himself (the strongest opponent - his chess rating is 1850 Elo, 160 ECF).There is also an option to play against a friend on another DS (the game can be downloaded onto the other DS). In multi-player mode you can play: Classic Chess, Progressive Chess (increasing number of moves each turn), Dark Chess (opponents pieces are invisible until they capture), Extinction Chess, Losing Chess (lose all your pieces first to win), Los Alamos Chess (6x6 board with no bishops).This version of ChessMaster has something special added - ChessMaster: The Art of Learning. This is a set of mini-games presented by Josh Waitzkin. These mini-games are intended for training purposes but they just happen to be very addictive and lots of fun too. So, if you're licking your wounds after being defeated in a chess game, you can try some of the following training mini-games instead:-'Shoot the Fruit'Fork multiple fruits on a chess board with various pieces; get extra bonuses for multiple sets of fruit. This is my favourite, it's a gem.'Minefield Chess'Use your chess pieces to locate and defuse all the hidden mines.'Masterpiece'Move your chess pieces in the right order to reveal the picture.'Chain Reaction'Move a chess piece so that three pieces of the same kind are connected by their movement paths.'Breaking the Lines'Move your knight and capture all the pawns. Beware! Your knight may also be captured!'Pawn Charge'Advance your pawns to the other side of the board without them being captured.Highly recommended if you like chess and want some fun on your DS.
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22.4.2008

Coming from someone who has always found it very difficult find the "right" chess game in the past, I was hoping for the best when buying this. The problem for me has always been finding a suitable computer opponent- either they are laughable and easily beatable or grandmaster style impossible winning machines! Luckily this game gives you the option of a huge number of computer players with varying difficulties between the two extreemes, so this game has the potential to engage the best and the worst of you out there.The game play itself is very simple- no gymicks at all - you can create a profile to make your way "up the ladder",starting low and gradually playing better and better computer opponents - or can ignor all that and just play one off "practice games" to your hearts content. Within these practice games you can undo moves, stop and review the game, and perform numerous other things that i expect most people will not use but some of you may find very useful.Finally you can also play chess styles "mini games" that use the rules of chess in other settings - these are a throwaway extra if you like, mildly entertaining but nothing more. Another great feature is a decent chess tutorial for those of you who have bought this game but have no idea how to play! This tutorial, i imagine, would be a great way for kids to learn the basics as its laid out in a clear form and easy to follow.In summary - a cracking game that can cater equally for the very talented and the very new to chess at the same time - great stuff.
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17.1.2009

Just purchased, although not from Amazon, as they had it out of stock. I am an experienced player and my main concern was that the built in chess opponent would provide a decent enough challenger for me. I was not disappointed. If you choose the classic chess option and then the highest rated opponent, you get a formidable opponent chess algorithm. I have yet to beat it, although only played a handful of games. You can choose lower level opponents to match your skill level and improve your 'rated' level, and move up through the challenger levels.I have not tried the learning scenarios, but having had a good look through the entire options, this seems an ideal game for those who are both wanting to learn and improve,and experienced players like me who want the intellectual challenge of a good game of chess. And you can do it on the move, and wherever you want. Well done Nintendo!Four stars and not five, because the graphics are basic, but they are satisfactory. You can see that the authors of the game have put the effort into the chess software 'brains', rather than the graphics, but that should be the case, in my opinion every time, as it's the quality of the chess algorithm that counts in a game like this, over the look. If the graphics could be improved in any future editions (e.g with board and piece options), I would give it 5 stars.Recommended for all chess players.
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11.10.2010

I ordered Chessmaster 11 mostly for my 5 year old who loves chess, but it has become a favorite for the whole family. The children even prefers it to the childres chess game they have.In addition to ordinary chess - both rated and training games - there are a number of mini games that are quick and fun to play and at the same time let you practice chess skills.Both the ordinary chess and the mini games are fun for adults. The mini games have become very popular with the children, both the 5 year old who loves chess, the 6 year old who is not really interested in chess and the 3 year old.

28.2.2016

Good entertaining game. Has average graphics, sound, gameplay, storyline, and presentation.This is aimed mainly at beginners and casual players. While there is no choice in the board or pieces, both are nice looking and easy to see.The tutorials are basic but complete. The exercises are fun and would undoubtedly be useful to a beginning player.All in all, good for beginners, but if you are looking for a strong tutorial to the game of chess, then look elsewhere.

22.9.2009

I purchased Chessmaster as I did'nt know how to play chess but wanted to. The sessions on learning chess are somewhat long winded but perseverance is its own reward. The mini games are truly fantastic and I spend far more time going over those than I should. With regards to playing chess - well I'm getting there.

17.4.2009

Bought this for my dad who loves chess. He found it very easy to be all the other players except for the chessmaster. The game could have been improved in this respect as the intermediate levels aren't that challenging and there is a bit of a gap between them and the chessmaster.

7.9.2009

Very good for children to learn chess and stretch their brain power rather than the endless mind numbing shoot-em-up games. Good features. Could do with better 3D graphics.

8.2.2009

I bought this product as a gift for an eight year old. This is a great tool for teaching chess and I found it very useful to brush on my game too.Highly recommended.

26.9.2010

Chessmaster has definitely helped my understanding of the moves in Chess. I haven't completed the learning part yet but it has been great so far.

1.1.2014

I love it as it challenges me and helps me. It also gives me the opportunity to learn more than my chess club members !

24.3.2016

I really like this

19.2.2015

very good

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