Chessmaster® Challenge

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Game Description

Master the world's most popular game and discover the Chessmaster in you! Whether you are learning chess, improving your strategy or competing against world-class chess players like Josh Waitzkin, this game will make you a better player. Get ready to battle the Chessmaster himself!

New to chess? Try the step-by-step tutorials where you learn at your own pace. You can learn how pieces move, how to Castle, create a Fork, and other playing strategies used by grand chess masters around the world. Take a break from the tutorials to practice your strategies with six chess sets and over 25 AI opponents to choose from.

Up for a puzzling challenge? Now one of the oldest games in history has a new way to test your skills. Tickle your brain with 8 types of chess puzzles to test your know-how before competing against friends. Mastering strategies like finding Forks, Checks, Checkmates and Pinned pieces will aid you in your quest to become a Chessmaster. Don't worry, you won't get the same puzzle twice.

Ready to Checkmate? Jump right into your game with six chess set designs and one of two game modes. Choose Training Mode if you want to learn from your mistakes, master opening strategies and receive hints such as legal or dangerous moves. Play Ranked Mode if you're ready for real competition with tournament-style rankings. Watch out for expert players such as Josh Waitzkin!

Features:
* Learn & improve your chess game at every level. It's wise enough to teach an absolute beginner and powerful enough to defeat a grandmaster.
* Six choices of chess board sets, including three 3D sets. Choose from Cartoon 2D, Egypt, Staunton Marble, Classic Wood, Old Paper and Expert.
* Over 25 audio tutorials help you improve your strategy and dominate your opponent.
* Eight types of chess puzzles let you practice while you make your move
* Training and Ranked tournament-style play - improve your game as you go or challenge top ranked players and move up in the ratings
* Over 25 AI opponents to challenge as you work your way to Chessmaster