Chessmaster PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: May 28, 2003
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79 out of 100

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7.1 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: Test your chess skills against live opponents online or improve your game immediately at chess school. The game includes a variety of chess modes, such as Quick Game, Rated Play, Handicap, Set-up Position, and Puzzle. Along with the most powerful chess engine available on the console, Chessmaster also includes features just for fun. Josh Waitzkin gives advice and easy-to-understand instructions for improving your game. [Ubi Soft]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Cheat Code Central
    100
    This is the complete package, whether you're a beginner or veteran genius this title has no equal among the consoles. The tutorials are amazing.
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  2. IGN
    85
    Anyone with even a slight interest in chess owes it to themselves to check out Chessmaster. There really is no better teacher, mentor, or opponent (that's not a human, of course) out there.
  3. netjak
    74
    If you like to play, you’ll find great teaching utilities to improve your game, as well as a powerful system to challenge you. If you have no interest in chess whatsoever, steer clear.
  4. GameSpot
    73
    Even given the varied gameplay in the single-player component, Chessmaster's online support is perhaps its most appealing feature, at least in theory.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. JamesA.
    10
    Only problem - no zoom ... The A.I is near impossible to defeat ... I mean you have to be a very skilled (Tournament or advanced Club) player in order to defeat any of the players ranked over 2500 ... very challenging - A tactician's dream.… Expand
  2. Keith1F.
    10
    Amazing game.
  3. NateC.
    8
    Great game for any level of chess player.
  4. IAmTheRaterOfAllGamesHereMeRoar
    2
    Worst ever man. bad game.

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