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Chessmaster 10th Edition
Developer(s)Ubisoft Romania[3]
Publisher(s)Ubisoft
SeriesChessmaster
Platform(s)Windows
Release
Genre(s)Computer chess
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Chessmaster 10th Edition is a 2004 chess video game developed and published by Ubi Soft for the Windows. It is part of the Chessmaster series. The game was announced on June 22, 2004.[4]

Gameplay

The game has a new version of the King chess engine.[3] The number of AI "personalities" has been increased to 200 and the game database has been increased by 50,000 matches.[5] The AI doesn't support resigning.[6] Josh Waitzkin and Larry Christiansen provide tutorial and game commentary. The game supports stereoscopic 3D and the game box includes 3D glasses. 35 chess sets are included.[5] Some of the sets have to be unlocked by winning a certain number of ranked games.[6] Other new features include an online ranking system, a create-a-tournament mode, and a tutorial mode called Chessmaster Academy.[2] Network multiplayer options are either the internet or LAN.[7] The internet play, Chessmaster Live, is through ubi.com.[8][9]

Reception

Chessmaster 10th Edition received generally positive reviews from critics. IGN said "[...] considering that you can still get Chessmaster 9000 for twenty bucks, I don't see much reason to go with this newest 10th edition if you're not a serious student of the game.[5] GameSpot concluded: "The latest Chessmaster isn't the perfect program for hardcore chess aficionados. However, if you're looking for a good chess program that's packed with a plethora of features and all the bells and whistles, you'll be very happy with Chessmaster 10th Edition."[6] Jeuxvideo.com said the biggest improvement from 9000 is the interface.[1] PC Gamer summarized: "As complete a chess package as you could want, although it's missing a few friendly touches."[9] Level called Chessmaster 10th Edition a well-designed game that appeals to both veteran and casual players.[7] GameZone noted " If you're an ultra hard-core player, you can stick with a Fritz or Kasparov model, but for those of us that do not eat, breathe and sleep chess, this is an excellent game."[8] PC PowerPlay said "[i]t’s easy to get into, pick up, then put down again for a few months."[11]

References

  1. ^ a b c Reno (9 November 2004). "Test de Chessmaster 10ème edition". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on 11 November 2004. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b Golze, Benjamin (10 August 2004). "Ubisoft releases Chessmaster 10th Edition". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on 28 September 2004. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  3. ^ a b Deci, T.J. "Overview - Chessmaster: 10th Edition". AllGame. RhythmOne. Archived from the original on 14 November 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Ubisoft Announces Chessmaster 10th Edition". GameSpot. CNET. 23 June 2004. Archived from the original on 31 January 2005. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d Butts, Steve (26 August 2004). "Review - Chessmaster 10th Edition". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 28 August 2004. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d Lackey, Jeff (7 September 2004). "Chessmaster 10th Edition Review". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on 22 October 2004. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  7. ^ a b c Rzarectha (October 2004). "Review - Chessmaster 10th Edition". Level (in Romanian). No. 85. pp. 32–33.
  8. ^ a b c Code Cowboy (7 September 2004). "Reviews - Chessmaster 10th Edition". GameZone. GameZone Online. Archived from the original on 10 March 2005. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
  9. ^ a b c Smith, Rob (October 2004). "Reviews - Chessmaster 10th Edition". PC Gamer. No. 128. Future plc. p. 88.
  10. ^ "Chessmaster 10th Edition for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on 31 October 2011. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  11. ^ a b Fordham, Anthony (December 2004). "Review - Chessmaster 10th Edition". PC PowerPlay. No. 106. Future plc. p. 86.
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