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Chessmaster The Art of Learning
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List Price: $19.99
Our Price: $19.99
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: UBI Soft
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Amazon Maximum Age: 20
Amazon Minimum Age: 60
Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Video Game
Brand: UBI Soft
EAN: 0008888333661
ESRB Age Rating: Everyone
Feature: Josh Waitzkin training program
Label: UBI Soft
Manufacturer: UBI Soft
Model: 33366
Platform: Sony PSP
Publisher: UBI Soft
Release Date: 2008-02-13
Studio: UBI Soft
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Features
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Josh Waitzkin training program
Follow interactive advice from the master to perfect your play style
Compete against advanced AI characters (24 ranging from easy to hard) or challenge other real players via local connection
Classic chess with chess timers, quick hint, game review, take back move
Create your own customizable profile where your progression is stored
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Editorial Reviews:
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Classic and popular chess game moving over to the Playstation Portable and the board game takes a new dimension
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Lots of fun, not for serious training
Comment: Like its other versions chessmaster is known for its personalities and adaptive game styles, in the psp version this is no different so right from the start you know what you're getting.
In the psp it does bring something new, the mini games which are supposed to improve your level of play, however the approach I feel is not the right one, I was able to beat all the mini games to their max level within 24 hours and I didnt find the difficulty levels to be enough to actually improve one's game.
To my liking it misses the opening training or endgame training, yet if you want a way to play wireless with your friends this is a good game.
The most difficult level could be considered as a 2000 elo rating player or around that
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Summary: Good but inconsistent
Comment: The chess games are fun. If you need a chess game for your PSP, this is probably the best one out there. The lack of on-line play is sad though. The player "personalities" are very inconsistent. Some of the 900 players are tougher than the 1200s.
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Summary: excellent learning tool
Comment: this game is great for teaching someone to play chess. i have a 12 year old daughter who wanted to learn chess and this game was a great way for her do so. it also has some cool mini games and puzzles. good game.
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Summary: Well designed and fun game no matter your skill level.
Comment: This is an extremely well put together game that combines solid and fun learning tools, fun practice modes and a smooth and simple interface which will provide fun for a long time. This is a must have for any chess fanatic if you own a PSP regardless of your skill level.
I am a strong USCF "A" player, play everyday and are rated about 1900 or 50 points above the "highest" level offered in the game, the Chessmaster himself, who in the game is rated 1850. In looking for a chess title, I looked at "Online Chess Kingdoms" a long time ago but didn't even want to waste my time with gimmicks, even though I want ANY chess game for the PSP. So I have been waiting patiently for a decent game since I bought my PSP and pre-ordered this about 6 weeks ago.
Although the learning part of the game is not for me, I can really see how this would help someone just starting out or someone who knows "how to move the pieces" but without any skill or strategy. They will learn here. The mini games are fun, even though I aced though them (call me obsessed) and I will still play them from time to time. Kids will LOVE them and the reactions Josh Waitzkin provides in games like "Fork My Fruit" where you attack fruit with your pieces. The variety of types of puzzles offered is on par with the desktop game and can sharpen an existing player's skill and provide fun practice for the improving player.
Mainly though, I will play regular chess against the top 3 rated opponents the game offers. It's really nice that the board is stretched from top to bottom and is as big as the PSP can provide, plus you can pick your chess set. Because of the title I was a bit leery that it wouldn't be strong enough for me and although not master strength (2200 and above USCF) the program is quite strong and I believe much stronger than 1850 USCF. I had to really concentrate to beat it once, and have lost all the rest. What that means to you is even if you are high expert or master level; you will still get a good battle from this program. It's nice to have that in something simple and easy (not a palm type application) that you can kill time with anywhere.
This is the perfect chess game for about 99% of the population and because no 2 games are ever alike, if you love chess, then this game will provide entertainment for you for a long time to come.
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Summary: Great learning tool
Comment: Wow, what a surprising game. First let's get past the requirements: yes you can play regular chess without the learning modes, either single player (against game controlled opponents) or against your friends. And yes, playing against the "computer" is awesome! Great range of skill levels on the computer opponents. Now the learning tools: an amazing suite of features is available here. From tutorials to videos to mini games such as checkmating in a single move and much more. The learning tools in this game are fun and far richer than any I've tried in a chess game to date.
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