A marvelous learning program that challenges players to think, reason, and plan ahead. The program has a terrific options package, solid graphics and sound. This is the program that you will want if you play chess or ever wanted to learn.
Apart from all the game rooms and reference sections of the game, there is also a coach function that will analyze your own games and point out possible improvements or weaknesses.
With Chessmaster 8000, Mattel Interactive doesn't necessarily reinvent its classic series, but it further refines what is already the most comprehensive chess title on the market.
While it does have some new features and still plays well, it actually falls short of its two predecessors in the important area of multiplayer support.
It's still the best mass market chess game you can buy at your local software shop, but with a few bugs squashed and the fuller featured online features of last years' version revived, it could be a much better program.
SummaryWhile it does have some new features and still plays well, it actually falls short of its two predecessors in the important area of multiplayer support.