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73 out of 100

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7.3 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

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  • Summary: Learn from champion Josh Waitzkin: Using the principles outlined in his book The Art of Learning, Josh puts players in his shoes during some of the most riveting moments of his career. He then walks players through the classics, introducing beginners to the fundamentals of the game and providing revealing commentary about the road to mastery. A variety of exciting multiplayer games are available, including: Dark Chess, in which the opponent's pieces are invisible; Extinction Chess, where the winner is the first player to capture all of the opponent's pieces; and Losing Chess, a game that rewards the first player to lose all of his/her pieces! Six original mini-games: Each mini-game is packed with its own music, sound effects, a high-score record and 20 levels of gameplay. Players can look forward to: Minefield, in which chess pieces are used to locate mines hidden in the board; Breaking the Lines, where the knight is moved to capture all of the pawns; and Fork My Fruit, a game that uses chess pieces to fork fruit of the same kind, among others. Players have access to 900 of the most important chess games, which are analyzed to provide key tactics. [Ubisoft]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. PC Gamer
    85
    As a one-stop shop for an entire chess-playing and learning family, this package should last until you're all grand masters. [Apr 2008, p.64]
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  2. PC PowerPlay
    80
    Chessmaster: Grandmaster Edition maintains the franchise's unassailable position as the king of chess sims. [Mar 2008, p.64]
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  3. GamesRadar
    50
    Even though most gameplay and options tend to be predictably consistent, The Art of Learning is a great tool for skill building and is put together in a simple easy to use package with something to offer everyone.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. JamesW
    10
    Great piece of chess programming- can serve all your chess needs right up to master level! The academy is excellent as well, many useful tips for practical improvement (although the tests are a little hard- it estimates a 2200 player rated less than 1800 points!)… Expand
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  2. ChrisP
    10
    Instead of using a table to play chess its either a laptop and or a mouse. If chess is boring then go do something else. Patience is a virtue. The best part of this game is that well Its Chess!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. ToddW
    3
    I wouldn't suggest this edition to anyone who likes to play a complete game of chess. It often locks up when the human is winning no matter what the level of opponent selected. It has caused lots of frustration for both my son and I.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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