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    Chess.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ClockWorkBrain, Jun 10, 2006.

  1. ClockWorkBrain

    ClockWorkBrain Notebook Guru

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    One of those things i always ment to learn but never got around to, but now i've got spare time on my hands.

    Anyone know any good chess games that actually teach you how to play and learn the finesse of the game?
     
    ClockWorkBrain, Jun 10, 2006
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  2. yamla

    yamla Notebook Consultant

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    I had good luck with the ChessMaster series.
     
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  3. Notebook Solutions

    Notebook Solutions Company Representative NBR Reviewer

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    I recommend US Chess Live: www.uschesslive.org. You can download the latest version, you can play online and they have many tutorials to learn chess. I learned the game thanks to this game.

    If you want to play against the PC for a few minutes download Pawn 2. It is fun.

    Charlie :)
     
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  4. Budding

    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    The Chessmaster series has commentated tutorials, tests and past games by several Grand Masters. It also has a built in talking robotic voice which will explain your current situation and suggest which moves (yes, moves, not just one) to make etc. if you require help while playing a game. Because of Chessmaster, I managed to win the chess league at my high school.
     
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  5. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Playing chess with another person is really a good idea if you want to learn. :p
    Tim
     
    Tim, Jun 10, 2006
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