Very well rounded chess mentor and opponent
Long recognized as the king of chess games, Chessmaster has been through many iterations through the years. With previous versions, Ubisoft had hit the nail on the head in terms of game variety and learning tools. What the tenth incarnation brings to the table is a lick of paint and some extra lessons, because you never can get enough of chess!
Anyone that has played either the 8000 or 9000 versions will immediately notice how much better the design is, with solid colors that are easy on the eye and finally a true 3D board that you can rotate exactly as you want to get the best angle for viewing all the pieces. The multiple windows still exist but for some reason don’t seem to be as intrusive as before. The structure of the lessons that make up such a large part of the appeal for the game is unchanged, which is probably for the best. Why try to fix something that isn’t broken?
Another superior aspect of Chessmaster is the range of difficulty levels that are available. Each one is represented by a character, with individual attributes and game styles. With over two hundred opponents to choose from, absolutely everyone is catered for and as you play tournaments and individually rated games, you build up a database of statistics letting you check out how many times you’ve played and beaten particular characters and also the evolution of your rating as you improve. If players feel that they have hit a wall in terms of progress, then they can turn to the academy section, which is packed with basic, intermediate, and advanced lessons that can then be backed up with follow-on drills and quizzes. The depth of these lessons is very impressive although in some cases you might need an entire afternoon to complete a topic at one sitting.
As you'd probably expect, more boards have been thrown in, although most will rarely stray from the default look. The developer has also included a few animated boards which should keep the kids happy, even if they don’t know what chess is! As such Chessmaster 10th Edition is a chess game that you can dip in to now and again or into which you can become emerged and involved in the many varying aspects of play. Those with CM 9000 might not consider the aesthetic difference to be worth forking out for, but with this version being regarded as the complete chess package, it won’t need to be replaced for many years to come.
User reviews about Chessmaster 10th Edition
by Almari Munnik
It is a good game, but I cant download it, so I am a bit upset about it b ut otherwise it is a good game
by Registered Voter
valid game fun challenging keep it up waiting for more variations more personalities things
by Anonymous
Too long (tedious) for computer to make moves..
I really like the program, but I do have a big objection, and a second that is due to the first.
The computer, although it can give analysis and recommendations in seconds, takes an inordinate amount of time to make each move, prolonging the game greatly. Then I'll lose on (time), even though the computer used most of the alloted time, even though I may be a couple of major pieces ahead of my "opponent".
Pros:
Teaching lessons and blunder alert discussions.
Cons:
Unrealistic amount of time computer takes to make each move.
Refs would call delay of game More
by Anonymous
The Chessmaster 10 is a ripoff - it refuses to be uninstalled.. .
I can not unistall the the demo version that allowed me to play one day of chess.. This is a rip-off and I have negative response for Softonic and all assciated products.. is this there way of selling a product.. its fraudulent.. how do I uninstall Chessmaster 10 demo ???? I can not take your offer or products seriously without the thought of fraud.. More
by Anonymous
Question.
Question: Do I have to uninstall Chessmaster eighth edition before I install the tenth edition? Ronald
by Anonymous
Chess Master 10th Edition.
All links to buy lead to page can't be found,can not find how much it will cost me.
Thank You
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