Description:
Building on the momentum of its predecessor, Chessmaster XI: Grandmaster Edition contains some of the most dramatic changes in the Chessmaster series since its inception. New features enhance the classic experience, while new platforms expand the game's long-time appeal. Beginner or master, veteran or first-timer, Chessmaster 11 now offers you more than ever!
New in the Grandmaster Edition:
- Ten brand-new 3D custom chess sets from luxury set designer The House of Staunton.
- Chess tutorial from International ChessMaster Josh Waitzkin's groundbreaking book, "The Art of Learning."
- First-ever Nintendo DS system edition.
- Special Ubisoft Rayman Raving Rabbids chess set.
- New chess puzzles, mini-games, and variants aimed at sharpening your chess skills.
- Famous Games - 900 of chess's most important games presented and analyzed.
- Updated version of the King - the Chessmaster game engine.
- 600,000+ game database.
- Coverage of all classic and modern opening variations
Josh Waitzkin's much-anticipated The Art of Learning is designed to pave the road to successful long-term growth on and off the chessboard. The eight-time National Chess Champion and two-time martial arts World Champion puts users in his shoes in some of the most riveting and formative moments of his chess career, including the legendary climactic game from the book and film, Searching for Bobby Fischer.
Waitzkin then turns to the classics, introducing beginners to brilliant games from some of the most important players in the history of chess. In his most revealing commentary ever, Waitzkin not only teaches the beginning chess player the fundamentals of the game, but also humanizes the road to mastery. Never has chess been so exciting.
Just a Few Great Things You'll Get with
Chessmaster 11: Grandmaster Edition:
Chessmaster XI: Learning Chess
* Extensive course on the basics of chess taught by International ChessMaster Josh Waitzkin.
* Tutorials from Josh Waitzkin's groundbreaking book The Art of Learning.
* Attacking Chess course commentary by Grandmaster Larry Christiansen.
* Famous Games: 900 of chess's most important chess games presented and analyzed.
* 600,000 chess game database.
* Coverage of all classic and modern opening variations.
Chessmaster XI: Single-Player
* Training mode: Play one of many predefined opponents and analyze your game.
* Ranked Play: Test your skills against a variety of opponents and establish your rating.
* Play one of 50 predefined tournaments or create your own.
* Set up a position to solve chess problems or reproduce famous positions.
Chessmaster XI: Multiplayer
* Play with a friend via Internet or LAN connection.
* Play rated and unrated games, tournaments, ladders, simultaneous exhibitions, watch other matches, set up/take chess lessons via LAN or Internet.
* Play one of 12 new chess variants including Limited Shuffle, Shuffle, Giveaway, Marseilles, Progressive, and Pocket Knight.
* Play correspondence chess.
Two patches are available for fixing known troubles with the software and adding a few new features:
Software Patches
For Chessmaster XI: Grandmaster Edition system requirements see the Product Specifications Tab
