Chessmaster II

A Strategy Classic Now Available for the PlayStation® game console!

With over 4 million sold, the world's most respected chess program invites everyone to play history's greatest game.  Chessmaster II is the perfect chess companion for all age groups and skill levels.  Beginners are patiently guided through this fun and challenging game.  Intermediate and expert players can elevate their level of play and match wits with cunning human-like opponents.

  • Real-time 3D board zoom and rotation.
  • Choose from more than a dozen different chess sets, including: Staunton (classic), Egyptian, Mycenae (Greek), Isle of Lewis and more!
  • Find out how good you really are by playing against any of 64 human-like computer chess personalities and 30 Grandmaster personalities, each with their own biography, photo and distinct playing style.
  • Play in single-player, head-to-head or autoplay modes.
  • Teaching modes help to improve your play by showing legal moves, threatened pieces and hidden traps.
  • Learn to anticipate the consequences of your moves through in-game coaching which provides a move by move game analysis!
  • Set up and play from any board position or have Chessmaster solve for mate.
Reviews
IGN PSX
September 1999		 "...Chessmaster II elevates chess playing to rocket science level, with the option to modify every conceivable aspect of the game."

"With the extraordinary number of user-moderated variables and the fierce fight put up by the opposition, this game is a formidable challenge for players right up to the highest level."
PSExtreme
September 1999		 "Whether you want to teach yourself to play the game, sharpen your skills against a worthy adversary, or challenge an opponent how is available 24 hours a day, Chessmaster II has what you are looking for."
GameSpot
June 1999		 "With tons of customization options and a system that focuses on learning, Chessmaster is the clear choice for people who wish to experience chess on their PlayStation."

 








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