- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (Music-disabled,60-minute trial); $19.99 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: May 05, 2005
- Total Downloads: 108,094
- Downloads last week: 229
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 10 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
When all is said and done, this chess sim makes a good choice for both novices and seasoned players alike. Graphically, Chessmaster Challenge is more impressive than you might expect, though the demo disables the music option. If you don't already know how to play chess, you'll appreciate the in-depth tutorial, but proficient players can go straight to either the various chess-related brainteasers or a head-to-head match. You can choose from a number of different cartoon headshots to represent you, and you can also handpick one of many opponents who are ranked by skill level. Customization options include the ability to adjust the volume of the sound effects, change chess sets, and play in windowed mode. If we had a complaint about Chessmaster Challenge, it would be with the one-hour trial period, which seems a bit short to us. If you enjoy chess or want to learn the ropes, there's no reason not to check out this game.Publisher's description
From PlayFirst :Based on the award-winning Chessmaster series, Chessmaster Challenge is your teacher, mentor, and ultimate opponent. Whether you are learning chess, improving your strategy, or competing against world-class chess players such as Josh Waitzkin, this game will make you a better player while offering hours of mind-twisting fun.
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- Average user rating: 3.4 stars out of 10 votes
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Chessmaster Challenge 1
"A nice game. (but i'm a chess fan)"
Pros: There are alot of extra functions, there is a undo button, but for the better players it can be a little easy. It's a good game for beginners.
Cons: It doesn't save you're changes, and ther is a time limit of 60 minuts, a good game of chess can take longer than that.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Chessmaster Challenge 1
"I can't pan it, but I don't much care for it."
Pros: Solid, basic tutorials for the beginner. The interface is clean. Hints, blunder alerts, undos are nice for the beginning player - as is the "chess coach" that highlights legal moves, danger zones, and so forth.
Cons: Time controls are extremly limited, and expect to play very slow games against the stronger computer opponents. It doesn't remember preferences or who you last played (so if you are playing a particular opponent, you have to scroll through a list to find them over and over). Not much fun for the intermediate to advanced player.
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Chessmaster Challenge 1
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Chessmaster Challenge 1
Pros: I like to play chess
Cons: detect virus by trendmicro
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Version: Chessmaster Challenge 1
Pros: the graphic features provided and the puzzles
Cons: since its just for an hour i feel disappointed but i do accept your conditions
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