Chessmaster 10th Edition Computer Game

Pros: The best PC chess game on the market...

Cons: Visual clarity needs to be enhanced on some of the chess sets...

The Bottom Line: Chessmaster gives you the best virtual chess club experience...

Review: 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: Strong computer opponent
Entertaining for children learning chess
Many options for getting better

Cons: Unusual sacrifices on some levels

The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a strong chess opponent, Chessmaster 10 is a good choice.

Review: 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: 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 Bottom Line: Chessmaster 10th Edition can provide hours of fun for both the starting player and the returning veteran. Its powerful features make learning the art of chess fun.

Review: 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: Makes playing computer chess fun! Best looking chess program

Cons: Some issues with online play, better analysis feature needed

The Bottom Line: Worth the money, the interactive lessons are worth the price alone. A few glitches, but overall a great program.

Review: 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: Lots of features.

Cons: This game can REALLY mess up your PC.

The Bottom Line: Be aware of the return policy wherever this game is purchased. Your PC may regret crossing paths with this game.

Review: 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!

Review: 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 ...