Chessmaster 9000 for MAC
The Legendary Chessmaster returns to the MAC
The last version of Chessmaster to appear on our favorite platform was Chessmaster 6000 way back in the last century....Times have moved on, and after a gap of five years Chessmaster is returning to the Mac in its latest incarnation as Chessmaster 9000!
Discover Chessmaster 9000 for MAC
Chessmaster 9000, introduces players to the rules and strategies of chess while building skills through fun yet comprehensive tutorials. Beginners as well as seasoned chess players can enjoy the many features and stimulating competition that have made Chessmaster the world’s most popular chess program.
Featuring challenging gameplay with unrivalled personal instruction and chess resource material to elevate your game, Chessmaster 9000 is a teacher, mentor and ultimate opponent that provides countless hours of interactive competition and fun.
Features of Chessmaster 9000 for MAC
Since the very first version of this game appeared in 1986, Chessmaster has led computer chess gaming, selling more than 5 million units worldwide and winning numerous awards. Chessmaster 9000 builds on the strong foundation of its predecessors by adding many new tools to help players master the game of chess including:
Enjoy and learn from more than 800 classic games, including the best of 2001 and 2002 Grand Master games.
Study the best opening moves and how to dominate the opponent sitting across from you.
Experience a new and improved chess engine that allows players to compete against more than 150 different opponents, from beginning to Grandmaster level.
Includes the new Psychology of Competition chess course taught by International Master Josh Waitzkin.
Play a variety of online, multiplayer options, including rated chess games and chess games just for fun.
View the best graphics ever seen in a chess program, featuring more than 30 new chess sets and optional, true 3D gameplay.
Play against new random opponents for greater replay value.
Improve your game with the new Blunder Alert feature that immediately notifies you of better moves when you move you pieces into danger.
Test your skills with the new Endgame Quiz from five-time US Chess Champion Larry Evans.
Jump right into a game with the new "Quickstart" play or turn up the action with "speed chess".
System Requirements Chessmaster 9000 for MAC
Minimum System Requirements (Macintosh) Mac OS 10.2 PowerPC G3/G4 700 MHz 256 MB RAM Hardware accelerated 3D Graphics Card with 16 MB VRAM DVD Drive 1.3 GB free hard disk space Mouse and Keyboard QuickTime 6
Recommended System Requirements (Macintosh) Mac OS 10.3 or later PowerPC G4 1 GHz 512 MB RAM Hardware accelerated 3D Graphics Card with 16 MB VRAM 1.3 GB free hard disk space Mouse and Keyboard
Read the reviews:
Macworld by Peter Cohen
• 4 1/2 mice out of 5
MacHome by Zack Stern
• 5 apples out of 5
Macologist by Robert Uyeyama
• 5 stars out of 5
MacTeens by Kevin Lindeman
• 5 stars out of 5 |
