Chessmaster games Eight-time National Chess Champion Josh Waitzkin headlines this chess title from Ubisoft. Multiple lessons taken from Waitzkin's book, "The Art of Learning," are designed to introduce new players to the world of chess, with helpful advice and comments appearing on the top screen. The DS version also includes six chess themed mini-games, each offering 20 levels and dedicated high-score tables. In ...

Discover the fun of mastering the game of chess in the latest edition of the best-selling * series. This is not only the most fun you'll have playing chess it's also the most comprehensive chess program available and the only one that will improve your level of play. Learn how to master your opponent find the best moves and shut out...

Eight-time National Chess Champion Josh Waitzkin headlines this chess title from Ubisoft. Multiple tutorials taken from Waitzkin's book, "The Art of Learning," are designed to teach new players the game's fundamentals, while experienced players can view 900 historical chess matches to learn and analyze tactics from the professionals. *: Grandmaster Edition also includes a library of 600,000 games and support for...

Following the many earlier popular releases in the * series, this tenth edition boasts an even greater emphasis on helping gamers to become better chess players. The game's new version of the "King" chess engine is designed to be accommodating enough to teach an absolute beginner and yet powerful enough to defeat grandmaster. Presentation has been upgraded as well, with animated...

The critically acclaimed chess series comes to PlayStation 2 with online play and an assortment of customization options. Not only will participants be able to choose different 3D or 2D pieces and a variety of perspectives from which to view the game, but also play using a fantasy theme that will have orcs, knights, and monsters battling out each move in ...

Based on the popular computer chess program, The * 3-D for the PlayStation allows players to challenge a friend or one of 12 virtual chess opponents. Each computer-controlled opponent is rated according to ability. There are also six unique chess sets (each with animated pieces) from which to choose, including Alphabet, Celestial, Deco, Mechanical, Modern, and Staunton. If you need assistance in...

Starsphere Interactive and Mindscape presents * II for the PlayStation, the second edition of the popular original that many chess fans favored no matter what platform it was developed on. In this game you have a choice of 2D or 3D graphics with real-time board zoom and rotation, as well as twenty-four different chess sets, like Mycenae (Greek), Egyptian, Isle of...

* 8000 continues the series begun in 1986 for the PC and offers a new chess engine, a kid-friendly interface for introducing youngsters to the classic pastime, and a selection of tutorials designed to help everyone from beginners to professionals. There are seven main modes of play including Library, Classroom, Tournament, Game Room, Database, Kids Room, and CMLive. Library mode lets you...