Yea Chess User Reviews
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"Not for beginners!"
Version: Yea Chess 4.72
Pros
Fast, small, convenient program. Sliding scale difficulty from 1 to 10.
Cons
Difficulty of 1 is still pretty hard for me as a beginner. Don't download this program if you're just getting into the game like I am.
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"Simple interface and strong play."
Version: Yea Chess 4.69
Pros
Strong play. Very small executable compared to other chess programs. Pleasant and zoomable 2-D graphics. 10 play levels. Load/save options. Free. The author (Drazen) apparently writes free game programs as a hobby. Amazing.
Cons
I could not find anything wrong with this program.
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"Surprisingly Powerful"
Version: Yea Chess 4.69
Pros
Simple, clean and very powerful.
Very small footprint on the drive - 80KBCons
Not so easy for a beginner.
Summary
If you know how to play chess and have moved past the initial learning stage, this program will challenge you for a long time to come.
There are no bells and whistles just straight forward analytical move sequences. I have played chess for almost 30 years and have 'Chessmaster' 10th edition on my computer. When I came across 'Yea Chess' on CNET, I downloaded it out of curiosity. Naturally, I played it on level 10 (top level) against the top Chessmaster level over a 20 minute timed game. To my absolute surprise, Yea Chess won!
I've done this 9 times so far and Yea Chess has won 6 times and drawn once.
To put simply, all computer chess games play with pure mathematical logic based on combinations and permutations. Consequently, most computer chess games become predictable after awhile. But analyzing the moves after a Yea Chess game, you could be forgiven for thinking this game plays with human strategy. It will open 90% of the time with the Dunst opening (N-C3) and continues with a combination of attacking and defensive play through out.
If you're a novice or a club champion chess player, give it a go. It wont disappoint. -
"Good one. I recommend."
Version: Yea Chess 4.41
Pros
Small, easy to use, well done.
Cons
I have no complaint personally. No bells and whistles just a compact chesser.
Summary
Definitely!
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"Extremely strong Chess program"
Version: Yea Chess 3.26
Pros
Plays fast
Stronger than many commercial programs (e.g. ChessMaster 10)
Free
No stringsCons
Probably too strong for average player
Even at lowest strength, plays at a 2000+ ELO ratingSummary
Fantastic value
Would be better if it's strength was reduced at lower levels. -
"un trees bon jeux d echec pour apprendre"
Version: Yea Chess 3.23
Pros
niveua reglabe de l ordinateur
Cons
la taille de la fenetre
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"simple and lightweight"
Version: Yea Chess 3.03
Pros
does as stated in description .
Cons
no complain
Summary
simple and lightweight
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"Nice Simple Chess GAme"
Version: Yea Chess 3.03
Pros
Nice stable game unlike many free games out there. Does provide good opponent and provides different levels to play
Cons
None that have been found yet, it's a free game so don't expect stunning grapgics or sound effects
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