Publisher's Description
From Kelpiesoft:
Chess Commander includes legal move display, realistic voices, orchestral soundtrack, and board annotation. It supports multiple computer opponents, network chess, and e-mail chess. You can also improve your game by studying thousands of matches played by grandmasters, or create your own game databases for future reference. Chess Commander provides access to the online service 'Chess Planet'--search for opponents by skill level and play with them live online, with built-in instant messaging. Version 1.24 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
The trial version has the following limitations: 1 board, 1 voice, 10-move limit in network games, 20-day limit in email games, Chess Planet expires after 20 days, only 1 AI Engine which expires after 20 days, no music, and the trial version is not customizable.
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"Enjoyable online play"
Version: Chess Commander 1.24
Pros
The large 2D wooden board makes it a real pleasure to play internet chess on. Most online sites have small boards (like Pogo) or dreary interfaces (like Yahoo).
Also you can save your online game in pgn format. You can then examine the game using a built in pgn viewer. Sites like Pogo just email you your game. The game isn't in pgn format,so you have to set up a chessboard to review your game. The pgn viewer in Chess Commander is a real time saver.
The rating system for online play is a self-rating one. You estimate your strength and select a category starting at beginner and going up to expert. I like this feature. When playing I feel more relaxed because I am not playing for any rating points, but for the joy of the game.
I believe this self-rating feature must cut down on people cheating during games.
Cons
Could use more online players.
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