KChess Elite for Windows

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Download.com staffJune 4, 2026

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.

KChess Elite for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: April 20, 2000

Latest update: June 4, 2026

Version: 4.0.0.37

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows NT
Windows 98
Windows 98 SE
Windows ME
Windows XP
Windows 95

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Total Downloads: 1,172,889

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

3.7/5

225 User Votes

This is a perfect software whis creates a practicle environment
krish545May 4, 2008
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this is a step by step procedure of mastering chess,even i can feel the improvement of skills in playing chess.<p> vikash sharma
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it lackes the 3d environment.
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Decent learning program
rcryniakNovember 25, 2003
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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.
September 30, 2003
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If you ever wanted to play Yahoo Chess, and needed a little help....download this....and buy it even. It's great!
May 15, 2003
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Doesn't work with laptops with xp
January 14, 2003
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For some reason everytime I play this game it shuts down my computer after about 10 min. Disturbing
Great program for chess
January 13, 2003
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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
December 8, 2002
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Best chess program I've seen yet
November 29, 2002
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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.
Best chess I have played
November 10, 2002
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realy dont know why others are complaining - it's simply great
l337 chess
October 15, 2002
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Developer’s Description

Play chess by e-mail, print board layouts, and publish games to HTML, BMP, and JPEG formats.