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100% Free Chess Board Game for Windows provides users with challenging chess matches and also works as a teacher. This program's helpful tutorials and easy game play will make users of all skill levels happy.
We had an easy time navigating through the program's cartoonish interface, thanks to its well-labeled command buttons and onscreen instruction. The Help file comes to users as an excellent text-based tutorial, which explains rules and strategy. We liked the program's cast of opponents, whose skill level is noted next to their animated image, because each proved to offer different strategies and ability on the chessboard. There is an opponent for every user's skill level. Users click and drag their pieces across the chessboard with the help of a guide that highlights all possible moves. This characteristic allowed us to quickly make decisions and know each piece's limitations. When we needed more strategic guidance, the program's coaching feature came to the rescue. The Hint button provided us with advice on our next move and the logic behind it, which is a great way to develop a firm understanding of chess.
100% Free Chess is a freeware program. It bundles applications upon installation without asking permission. With its simple play and multiple skill levels, we recommend it for all chess enthusiasts.
Publisher's Description
From DreamQuest:
The King of All Chess Games! Discover a new set of friends with an exciting game of Championship Chess Pro! Our 24 All-Star characters span across 5 levels of difficulty to suit the player in you. Savvy Chess players will love challenging realistic opponents, while Chess beginners get some extra help with our personal in-game DreamCoach. We'll go beyond just showing you what to play, we'll explain why you should play it. Learn the more you play. Enjoy Chess at any time of day with Championship Chess Pro. Benefits: Challenge 24 fun and realistic All-Star opponents across 5 skill levels. Sharpen your skills with your in-game DreamCoach. Explore dozens of Chess variations, including Fischer and Progressive. Personalize your game with different pieces, boards, and backgrounds. Stunning new art with bright game menus.
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All versions:
2.7 starsout of 88 votes
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Current version:
2.5 starsout of 12 votes
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"Not sure if its the best idea."
Version: 100% Free Chess 7.42
Pros
no idea. not been able to start it up yet.
Cons
not been able to get it to work yet in win7. installation puts in 7 toolbar, downloader, internet backup program, Advertisement program, and invisible updater. some can be opted out during install.
Summary
look for other chess programs 1st. unless your are willing to buy the full install version. I suspect it may only install the program and let you opt the other installations. AS i have not been able to get it to work yet my opinion may be a bit biased.
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"Too many features only available in paid version."
Version: 100% Free Chess 7.42
Pros
Easily beaten on lower levels which is good for beginners.
Cons
Can't access higher levels unless you buy it.
Some annoying features can only be changed in paid version.Summary
A trial of the full version would make it's evaluation easier. I don't think it is suitable as a free program since too many features can only be used in the paid version. Many features in the free version are annoying to an experienced chess player.
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"Great game"
Version: 100% Free Chess 7.42
Pros
it lets me win sometimes
Cons
do not know enough about the game yet
Summary
I am just learning
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"Doesnlaod comes with Malware"
Version: 100% Free Chess 7.42
Pros
havent tried the game yet
Cons
comes with malware..I thought CNET downsloads are bug-free. Name of it is
Summary
dont download unless someone fixes the malware that comnes with it
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"lack of online games"
Version: 100% Free Chess 7.42
Pros
You can download for pc
Cons
it's better to
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"Loads too much does too little"
Version: 100% Free Chess 7.42
Pros
You can play chess with it.
Cons
There is far too much bloatware associated with the title. It asks for too much info about me before it works, it doesn't work without internet connectivity, which tells me that it is sharing stuff I don't want it to share.
Summary
This is not worth the download.
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"Easy to use and install"
Version: 100% Free Chess 7.42
Pros
As a diversion it is OK. The free ware version is limited in choice of opponents but particularly for beginners , it is good.
Cons
The opponents in the intermediate range, which is all that is available, make too many stupid moves, thus making the game too easy.
Summary
Overall, a good choice, but will probably need the upgrade for tough competition.
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"it's free and it's great!"
Version: 100% Free Chess 7.42
Pros
great for beginners/novices (my g-kids for instance, 6 & 7)
has tutorial
you can set level of play
during play you can request a 'hint'/recommendation
very forgiving (you can undo a move when needed)Cons
none (hey, the silly thing is free!)
Summary
i bought my g-kids a chessboard and a couple of books for them to learn and so we could play once a week once they've learned but they were dragging their feet having to read and try to play, etc. with the 100% free chess game it's a piece of cake --they quickly picked up on the moves per type, etc, and after an afternoon playing with it they're ready to begin to play and beat grandpa ... and it's freakin' free! later they can upgrade once they're ready...
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"Basic game only"
Version: 100% Free Chess 7.42
Pros
Good for beginners
Cons
Will only give you minimum level of difficulty
Summary
You would have to pay for the whole program to find out how good it was windows 7 has a stronger chess game
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"The free download is only to lure you into buying."
Version: 100% Free Chess 7.42
Pros
Nice graphics. Hints and legal moves display.
Cons
Suicidal sacrifices by the computer opponent ruin the game. (Same with Chess Titans regrettably.)
Summary
I won't actually uninstall it just yet, not until I find something better anyway. Back in the 1980's Borland's Turbo Chess beat the heck out of this version... sigh.
