Synopsis :
The new Chessmaster Academy: At the Academy, International Master Josh Waitzkin
will personally walk players through the basics of chess, plus introduce a variety
of simple strategies for dominating your opponent. The Academy also features
the best attacking moves as taught by noted chess champion, Larry Christiansen.
A totally revised interface: clean, clear, and easy to navigate, this all-new
interface represents the biggest upgrade to the look and feel of Chessmaster
in over seven years.
Full-featured online chess module: more than just a place to play chess live
with other players, Chessmaster online allows players to establish rankings,
create tournaments, utilize teaching tools, and join a thriving chess community.
!More fun for the whole family: Features such as animated chess sets, a variety
of whimsical 3D sets, and simple and efficient learning tools, makes chess more
fun than ever. Younger players and chess beginners will appreciate the specialized
section just for them. As players improve, the game suggests an appropriate
AI opponent.
A comprehensive chess engine: wise enough to teach an absolute beginner and
powerful enough to defeat a grandmaster, experience the all-new edition of the
King engine--the brains behind the best-selling brand in chess.
Intermediate and advanced player options: seasoned chess players can test their
skills against ranked AI opponents, set up tournaments and simultaneous exhibitions,
and survey their performances using the new statistics system.
System Requirements :
- Supported OS: Windows 98, Me, XP
- Processor: Pentium III 450, AMD Duron 600 RAM: required 128MB and recommended
512MB RAM
- Video Card: required 3D Video card (DirectX 9 compatible)
- 32 MB RAM and recommended 3D video card (GeForce3/ATI 8500 or better)
- Sound card: DirectX 9 compatible
- DirectX Version: DirectX 9 !CD-ROM drive speed: 4X
- Hard Drive space: 450MB
- Multiplay: Internet connection (56 Kbps or better) or LAN
- Supported Video cards at Time of Release: ATI 7500 or better,
- NVidia GeForce or better
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