Chessmaster: Grandmaster Edition PC
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2007
  • Also On: DS
Metascore
73 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  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. GamingTrend
    80
    A really great chess game. The presentation values are excellent, and it has a wonderful training mode which includes fully-voiced tutorials from Josh Waitzkin.
  4. Game Almighty
    75
    The only thing missing from this experience was an actual video of eight-year-old Josh crying at the end of the game. I would have paid a lot of money to see that.
  5. 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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User Score
7.1 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User 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!)… Full Review »
  2. Malic
    9
    One of the best Chess games ever made. Easily worth the price tag in my book.
  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.… Full Review »
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