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CNET Editors' review
Though not the king of the chess world, this program does have a handful of decent features that should entertain the average chess buff. During testing, the design of KChess Elite was a topic of much conversation and some confusion. The program interface is based on a series of very drab, gray windows which clash markedly with other, more flamboyant icons and buttons. The collection of gameboards included is varied, but many of the pieces in each design are very small and hard to distinguish. Audio options are a mixed bag. To start, KChess Elite narrates each move audibly. Although this could have been a interesting feature, especially for beginning players, the audio files hiss, and after a while we had to turn the audio off. Some positive aspects will benefit newbie chess fans. We liked that during a game, a player can opt to highlight or identify pieces that might be in jeopardy. You can play against the computer or an opponent, but not over a LAN connection or online. Also, we would have liked to see a more robust help file, perhaps with a few lesson games or tips and tricks for players to improve skills. Overall, most experienced chess players should enjoy KChess Elite, but design flaws and limited features keep this game from the top of the list.
Publisher's Description
From Ark Angles:
KChess Elite lets you take complete control of your chess game. Beginners and experts alike will find plenty in this program to increase their skills and add to their enjoyment of chess. Loads of hints and help include a last-move marker, a display of the opening name from the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings, narration about the position of both players, information for beginners, a glossary of chess terms and tactics, and a tip of the day. Change the playing strength, set up the board to any layout, play a specific opening by name, choose different styles of time limits, add comments to specific moves, replicate the board to set up variations with one mouse click, and use the new Analyze mode to do a comprehensive search of a position.
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3.8 starsout of 595 votes
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"This is a perfect software whis creates a practicle environment"
Version: KChess Elite 4.0
Pros
this is a step by step procedure of mastering chess,even i can feel the improvement of skills in playing chess.
vikash sharma
Cons
it lackes the 3d environment.
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"Decent learning program"
Version: KChess Elite 4.0
Summary
This title is decent for those of you learning to play. Good helper features, good analysis features. Not a "must download", in the strictest since, but still decent enough and worth a look.
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"Couldn't get it too work"
Version: KChess Elite 4.0
Summary
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"Doesn't work with laptops with xp"
Version: KChess Elite 4.0
Summary
For some reason everytime I play this game it shuts down my computer after about 10 min. Disturbing
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"Great program for chess"
Version: KChess Elite 4.0
Summary
This program has shown me a lot more about chess than meets the eye. Im a member of online club and I am unbeaten in 600 games, only because of what K- Chess has taught me
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"Best chess program I've seen yet"
Version: KChess Elite 4.0
Summary
This program is feature rich. More options then any chess game I've seen. I've played many computer chess programs and can usually win about half of the time, but haven't one a game yet with this program. It's another chess game, but the features make the difference in this program.
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"Best chess I have played"
Version: KChess Elite 4.0
Summary
realy dont know why others are complaining - it's simply great
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"l337 chess"
Version: KChess Elite 4.0
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"A Shabby Program"
Version: KChess Elite 4.0
Summary
This isn't much of a program and it isn't that much fun. The World Chess Network listed below is a much, much better chess experience
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"Can't try the software"
Version: KChess Elite 4.0
Summary
Once I installed the software I couldn't run it. As soon as I opened it for the first time it told me that I had 0 of 30 days left in my evaluation. Even trying to close the program I got the same message. I had to kill the process to get it to close.
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