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Product Information

Whether you are new to Chess or a tournament-level player, Chessmaster 10th Edition allows you to master history’s greatest game.  More than ever, Chessmaster 10th Edition delivers on its promise to make you a better chess player. The program will improve your game regardless of your level of experience. This landmark edition provides the largest upgrade ever to the features and graphics of the franchise.  Discover the chess genius in you and your family!


New Features

Completely revised interface
Drop-down menus are easy to navigate. Clear instruction makes even complex chess strategy seem simple.

Chessmaster Academy
Receive specialized instruction from famous chess players on everything from the basics, to the best opening moves, to secrets of the "attacking game."

Full-featured Online Play
More than just a place to Challenge live opponents, Chessmaster online offers tournaments, ladders, rankings, chat, and an opportunity to join a thriving chess community.


Unique Advantages

Learn from International Master, Josh Waitzin subject of the movie Searching for Bobby Fischer.

• Receive personalized instruction at the Chessmaster Academy.
• Grandmaster Larry Christiansen gives detailed advice on the best attacking strategy!
• Are you ready to go up against rated players? Test your skills using Grandmaster Larry Evans' end game quiz.
• Can you anticipate the moves of famous masters? Advanced players will enjoy the "Match the Masters" section.

Product Features

Improve your game at every level - beginning, intermediate, and advanced

• Chess coaching features such as audio advice for every move.
• Avoid disastrous mistakes with the improved blunder alert mode.
• Powerful enough to challenge a grandmaster.

More fun for the whole family

• A specialized instruction mode, perfect for kids.
• Whimsical 3D sets and boards, some that animate as they move.
• Experience chess sets in ultra 3D using the enclosed 3D glasses.

Ranked and tournament-style play

• Choose from a variety of tournaments of create your own.
• Set-up position mode for analyzing a variety of strategies.
• Customizable time settings.

Minimum Requirements

• Windows Me, XP, x64, Vista
• Pentium III 450 MHz or equivalent processor
• 128 MB of RAM  (recommended:  512MB RAM
• 680 MB Hard Drive space
• Any 32 MB DirectX 9.0 compatible Graphics Card (1024 x 768 16-bit color) 
• Supported Video Cards:  GeForce 2/3/4/FX families and Radeon 7500/8000/9000 families
• Audio: Optional (recommended)
• DirectX 9.0
• 4X DVD-ROM Drive
• Internet Playable:  Yes (Internet connection required)
• Multiplayer: Yes (two networked computers required)
• Printer:  Required to print user manual