Chessmaster 8000 (PC)

Description: A puzzler developed and published by Mindscape (now: The Learning Company). Improved user interface with new animated ... more

Chessmaster 8000 (PC) ... cursors. New chess sets in new 16-bit graphics. Expanded library of Classic Games and new chess drills that randomly generate each time you play. #Challenge others over the Internet with Chessmaster Live.

Newest Review: ... There are a variety of different style boards and pieces and they can be viewed from different angles, in 3D mode or top ... more

... down 2D (which I have to say is the most effective). You can have both up together. There are lots of skills levels to match players from beginners to expert. I'm no expert but have won on some of the easier levels. Chessmaster 8000 also features a interactive tutorial section. This bit is great for teaching tactics, especially opening moves where the foundations of attacks are laid. So many times I've played and made a mess of my opening but this has improved them no end. There is also a database of over...more

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Chessmaster 8000 (PC): Chess is fun! (355 words)
by - written on 02/07/02 (Useful, 234 readings)
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I've always enjoyed the odd game of chess sincing being taught by my mother when I was young. Back then it was a case of capture as many pieces as you can and then see what happens... No matter what you do with chess on a pc it's basically the same. You can jazz up the graphics, animate them and add sound, the game itself essentially remains the same. With Chessmaster 8000 there is a little more to it than that. There are a variety of different style boards and pieces and they can be viewed from different angles, in 3D mode or top down 2D (which I have to say is the most effective). You can have both up together. There are ... Read the complete review

Chess can be fun - HONEST !!! (420 words)
by - written on 09/06/01
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There are new 16 bit chess sets, new high level opponents and teaching components, ranging from fun chess drills to advise from International Master, Josh Waitzkin. Josh even helps you out with a number of tough endgame scenarios, so next time you come down to the last few pieces on the board and you are evenly matched with your opponent, you will have a winning chance. The new Chessmaster 8000 is powerful enough to challenge you, even if you play at a Grandmaster level. Accomplished audio commentary accompanies nearly every aspect of this game, giving you great snippets of advise during play, then expertly summarizing and analyzing your game afterwards. There ... Read the complete review