If you are an inexperienced chess player, you'll probably get value from this game. Is it a challenge for a good player? Frankly, I don't know because I'm not a good chess player. But it's not that expensive to see. If you are looking for a game to play on a computer, and you don't feel like blowing things up, Chessmaster 9000 is a good choice, especially if you are not afraid of being labeled a nerd. It may also be worth a shot as a Christmas present for a kid who hasn't yet gotten addicted to Grand Theft Auto or Quake. After all, if they've seen or read Harry Potter, they already know about Wizard's Chess.
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1 - TDavid
Put me down as one of the people who has watched a Kasparov chess match recently. I wish I could take the time to really get down to studying the nuances of this game and playing more competitively.
Put this on the someday list for retirement.
2 - Dew
Ditto and ditto TDavid!
I am the nerd who was in the chess club. I am pretty good depending on the opponent(but that would be obvious huh?). I currently have Chessmaster 8000 which I hardly play because I don't like the computer play. I would rather play on Playstation or Gamecube. Hopefully that will be the next pit stop.
3 - Bruce Kratofil
Dew --
You say you like the Playstation or Gamecube better. Is the AI opponent stronger on this systems, more varied, or just different?
4 - Dew
No, the play is just different. The interface is basically the same but I am more comfortable with the PS2 and Gamecube joysticks as opposed to my keyboard (i refuse to to buy a joystick for my computer).
5 - John
CM 9000 is a strong opponent... master level if you have a recent CPU and give it a while to think.
Oh, and no-one ever uses CM Live, it's deserted. Yahoo! Chess has more than 0 opponents to verse. About 8000 usually...
6 - Richard
Chess is still with us and played by millions world wide. Where is Quake. Interesting! Chess sets and games are such a beautiful site if you are still play on a board. Some of the handmade pieces are just simply art.