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Chessmaster 9000 PC
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Aug 31, 2002
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Metascore
81 out of 100

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User Score
9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

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  • Summary: Chessmaster 9000 builds on the strong foundation of its predecessors by adding many new tools to help players master the game of chess, including a new course on the Psychology of Competition by International Master Josh Waitzkin, a new Endgame Quiz from five-time chess champ and Grand Master Larry Evans, and a new Blunder Alert feature that immediately notifies players of better moves when they move their pieces into danger. Additionally, new online features include a free matchmaking service via ubi.com, special chat events, and rated games online. [Ubi Soft]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. PC Gameworld
    100
    The details are staggering - if you want any possible path into the world of chess, this is your definitive portal.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    90
    From the standpoint of a tutorial alone I believe this game is worth the price of admission.
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  3. Computer Gaming World
    70
    I consider myself at least a competent player, but even on the lower difficulty levels I felt overmatched. [Dec 2002, p.130]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. JoannisR.
    10
    Excellent.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. [Anonymous]
    7
    The computer is the true chess expert... not me.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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