by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2007 @ 9:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Chessmaster: Grandmaster Edition, Josh Waitzkin, International Master and eight-time National Chess Champion, coaches you to grasp the basic fundamentals of chess and to master the game through exciting courses and tutorials.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2007 @ 10:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that it is releasing its classic board game Chessmaster Live on the Xbox Live Arcade for the Xbox 360 with all-new twists.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2007 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Chessmaster: Grandmaster Edition, Josh Waitzkin, International Master and eight-time National Chess Champion, coaches you to grasp the basic fundamentals of chess and to master the game through exciting courses and tutorials.
by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2007 @ 4:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fritz Chess 10 offers a host of new features and brings this bench mark chess playing franchise bang up to date for the 21st Century.
by Reldan on Feb. 20, 2006 @ 1:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Experience chess excellence with Fritz 9: Play Chess' extraordinary new features. Let Fritz teach you with over four hours of instructional videos, position explainer, training modes, and friend mode! Enjoy chess like never before. Play against fully interactive 3D opponents in hyper-realistic game environments.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 7:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami's Chess Battle combines intense 3D graphics and storytelling with a variety of single and multiplayer game modes for the ultimate chess experience. Players can choose to battle as one of five fully interactive 3D chess sets, including magicians, an aquatic civilization, cybernetic beings, forest-dwelling spirits and servants of chaos -- or have the option to play using a classic 3D or 2D chess set.
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Updating one of the world's favorite board games, Online Chess Kingdoms for the PSP introduces all new modes of play, detailed fantasy graphics and groundbreaking infrastructure support in which factions battle for control of territory in a persistent online world.
Online Chess Kingdoms is set in an ancient mystic land composed of five different warring factions. Players choose to compete as one of the five kingdoms with 3D animated chess sets, complete with powerful magicians, fearsome warriors, and ethereal spirits as they do battle with classic chess action to determine the fate of this otherworldly universe.
by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2005 @ 9:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft has released a new patch for Chessmaster 10th Edition. This update brings your retail game to v1.03 but no specific details as to what it fixes are available at this point. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Bean delivers strategy to a younger audience with Disney's Aladdin Chess Adventures. Fly away on Aladdin's magic carpet and set out on the most exciting chess adventure ever! Disney's Aladdin Chess Adventures transports children to their favourite cities, such as Agrabah, the Cave of Wonders, and the mysterious City in a Bottle.
by Rainier on June 20, 2005 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First signs deal with worldwide developer and publisher Red Mile Entertainment, Inc. to distribute "Disney's Aladdin Chess Adventures", an educational strategy game that will appeal to both children and adults.
by Rainier on May 26, 2005 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft has released a new patch for Chessmaster 10th Edition. This update brings your retail game to v1.02 and adds several new features and addresses various game bugs, interface issues, online problems and database hiccups. Read more for details fix list and download links ...
by Rainier on March 1, 2005 @ 7:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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PlayFirst and Ubisoft today announced the launch of Chessmaster Challenge, a downloadable PC game based on the award-winning Chessmaster series. Designed for chess players of all levels, Chessmaster Challenge can be a teacher, mentor or the ultimate opponent. One hour of full-version gameplay is
available for free and an unlimited version of the game can be downloaded for $19.95.
by Judy on Jan. 17, 2005 @ 11:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Majestic Chess has everything you have ever wanted in a computer chess game: A powerful A.I. opponent that can be adjusted to any strength or style of play, stunning graphics and dazzling animations and free 24-hour online play.
by Judy on Nov. 1, 2004 @ 10:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that Chessmaster is now available in North America for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Chessmaster is the first chess program available for Xbox where players will be able to improve their chess skills. Chess fans will be able to challenge other players and receive a player ranking via Xbox Live.
by Mark Crump on Sept. 13, 2004 @ 1:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chessmaster 10th Edition will attract both brand-new and experienced chess players. Animated chess pieces, a simplified learning section and skill-appropriate AI-controlled opponents will entertain new and casual players. Intermediate players can take advantage of the opportunity to hone their skills by learning the best attacking moves as taught by chess champion Larry Christiansen in the Academy.
by Judy on Aug. 10, 2004 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that Chessmaster 10th Edition is available today in North America for the PC at the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $39.99.
by Judy on Aug. 2, 2004 @ 1:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that Chessmaster will launch on the Xbox in North America this October. For the first time on Xbox Live, players will also be able to test their skills and square off against other chess players. Read more for details and the first screens ...
by Rainier on July 5, 2004 @ 8:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chessmaster 10th Edition will attract both brand-new and experienced chess players. Animated chess pieces, a simplified learning section and skill-appropriate AI-controlled opponents will entertain new and casual players. Intermediate players can take advantage of the opportunity to hone their skills by learning the best attacking moves as taught by chess champion Larry Christiansen in the Academy. Read more for details and screens
by Rainier on June 22, 2004 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that Chessmaster 10th Edition, the best-selling chess brand in history, will be available beginning August 10 for the PC at the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $39.99. A demo is also available giving you the chance to play for 8 hours in singleplayer mode and multiplayer is enabled. Read more for details, screens and download links ...
by Rainier on May 15, 2004 @ 11:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fluent Entertainment, Vivendi and Disney Interactive today announced Disney's Aladdin Chess Adventures, which was showcased at this week's E3. Following up on its 2003 hit Hoyle Majestic Chess, Disney's Aladdin Chess Adventures features one of Disney's most recognizable characters, Aladdin. Disney's Aladdin Chess Adventures will be released in October 2004 to coincide with the DVD release of the "Platinum Edition" Ten Year Anniversary Aladdin animated feature film.
by Thomas on Oct. 17, 2003 @ 7:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the past all the best chess engines sacrificed speed of response for sophistication and variety of play. Chess Challenger has the Strongest Chess Engine currently available on a games console, incorporating extremely fast analysis and decision algorithms that provide high quality, lively, challenging and mature opposition to players. Available now with SRP £9.99
by Thomas on Oct. 17, 2003 @ 1:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chess Commander is an innovative new Chess interface for the PC running any version of Windows. Powered by OpenGL graphics, the software displays a scalable high-resolution chessboard, and pieces with blended edges. Designed to appeal to chess players of all skill levels, the friendly interface supports multiple boards (produced from digital photographs of real chess sets), natural voices and an orchestral soundtrack.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2003 @ 10:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vivendi Universal Games today announced that Hoyle Majestic Chess, a unique and visually stunning PC chess simulation, is now available at retailers nationwide. Developed for Windows PC by Fluent Entertainment, Hoyle Majestic Chess offers a suite of innovative and compelling features designed to appeal to beginners and experienced players alike. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2003 @ 7:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hoyle Majestic Chess is a unique chess PC game featuring a variety of play styles, traditional and non-traditional learning mechanisms, robust Internet play and multiple chess-based challenges. We had a trailer a few weeks ago and today Sierra has released a playable demo featuring one scenario in the Chess Adventure mode. Read more for download links...
by Hank on July 11, 2003 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chessmaster brings a grandmaster-strength engine, the strongest ever in a console product, to the PS2. With opponents of every skill level from beginner to grandmaster, anyone can find a challenge that matches their abilities, or inspiration to become a master. Chessmaster for PS2 also has a library of tools to elevate your game, including the complete tutorial content from Josh Waitzkin and renowned chess coach Bruce Pandolfini as found in the Chessmaster 9000 PC product.
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