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Product Features
- Learn to play chess with characters Fritz and Chesster
- Explore the kingdom and discover 7 arcade-style games
- Explains everything from chess basics to master strategies
- Includes a bonus 1 year membership to PlayChess.com, a $19.99 value
- For 1 or 2 players
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
We bought this game for our six year old and he has loved it. It starts with very simple games which teach how the different pieces move and moves on to exercises which teach rules and strategy. It has taken him from knowing nothing about chess to being able to play a full game (at a basic level) against the computer, all in a fun and interesting way. We love the way chesster the mouse can play at so many levels, so that my son can play him and win and yet always be challenged. This is a genuinely fantastic way for a child to learn to play chess, i highly recommend it!
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
We have the German version of this CDRom, which has been available in Germany for some time now and has clocked up excellent reviews there. Our five-year-old and all his friends love it and we love it too. Younger children may need some help getting through the first stages. Parents may get addicted.
The graphics, the music, the game ideas are wonderful. Learn to get your opponent's king in opposition by doing some sumo wrestling, or learn how the bishop moves by breaking toilet bowls with a ricocheting ball, or play a real chess game (you can ask for a tip if you need assistance) and check out the reserve benches to see how many points you have captured. There are various opponents to choose from, some of which are hopeless, so even I get a chance to win!
There is a wide variety of games and exercises to hone your skills and there are trophies to collect in your trophy cupboard. It is a really fun way to learn chess, without even realising you're learning.
This is a CDRom you won't be selling second hand in 6 months' time.
39 of 43 people found the following review helpful
This is a brilliant game for children. There's lot of action and interactive lessons to help children to learn how to play chess as they join forces with Prince Fritz to take on the evil Black King in a chess duel. The graphics are great with a catchy story line which is extremey funny in places.
Our son is six and found no problems with navigating around the screens. He really liked the mini-games that introduce each of the pieces and the taking mouse who acts as the chess coach. If you want your children to play chess, then this is the game to help them grasp the fundementals
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Absolutely brilliant chess tutor
My kids (8 and 6) were showing an interest in chess. We had inherited a copy of lego chess, which my 8 year old played, but although he knew how to move the pieces, didn't really... Read more
Published 19 months ago by J. Mclaren
Good for kids
This software kept my six year old son out of mum's hair for several hours in the school holidays. As other reviewers have mentioned, navigating around the various options can be... Read more
Published 21 months ago by P. Smith
Brilliant way to learn chess
This is absolutely excellent! I think it says 6+, but my daughter has been using it since she was 4. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2009 by childhood dreams
A Very Good Chess learning Programme
This game is really good if you want your child to learn how to play chess. Learn about how the pieces move, setting up the board, checkmate and stalemate, Back Rank and Smothered... Read more
Published on 15 May 2008 by O. M. Aszkenasy
frustrating
I bought this to help me to teach a class of children chess, but it will be no use at all. The endless stories, the fact there's no menu and you have to follow these children... Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2007 by S. Hill
Keeps aborting....
Bought this on 28 Aug 06 - package completely different. Should not be a problem BUT this one keeps aborting.
Comes up with a "Script Error - Retry Yes/No" box. Read more
Comes up with a "Script Error - Retry Yes/No" box. Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2006 by Mr. Peter Brown
Fritz & Chesster
My children love this and it is fantastic to help them learn to play chess better.
Published on 15 Feb 2005 by A. Dearnley
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