Video Gaming News - August 2004
San Francisco, CA (August 2, 2004) - Ubisoft today announced that
Chessmaster will launch on the Xbox in North America this October. Xbox Live
players will also be able to challenge and play each other online.
From Ubisoft:
Chessmaster for Xbox Live is designed to help players learn, improve and
master the game of chess, while challenging a variety of AI-controlled opponents
and meeting other chess players online. Players can go on Xbox Live to play
against friends and other ranked players, as well as obtain a ranking, chat
about what’s new in chess and join a thriving online chess community. Chess
novices will appreciate the easy-to-use interface for smooth navigation through
basic opening moves and winning chess strategies. Players looking to improve
their game or gain new skills can receive extensive advice from International
Master Josh Waitzkin at the new Chessmaster Academy. At the Academy, players can
also take advantage of the best aggressive chess moves taught by instructor and
Grandmaster Larry Christiansen. Chessmaster is powerful enough to challenge a
Grandmaster, but wise and friendly enough to teach first-time chess players.
“Now Xbox owners can play one of the greatest board games of all time and learn
at their own pace, with the option of challenging other online players on Xbox
Live,” said Helene Juguet, Director of Marketing. “Chessmaster is a great gift
idea for whole family.”
Whether you are new to chess or a tournament-level player, Chessmaster provides
features for all levels of play:
An extensive training mode that provides quick hints, comprehensive advice,
in-game coaching, game analyses and blunder alert warnings.
More than 180 AI opponents of different skill levels and various playing styles
provide a challenge for everyone.
More than 60 predefined tournaments and the option to customize your own
tournament.
More than 500 famous chess games with commentary, spanning five centuries of
chess.
An unlimited number of brain-teasing chess puzzles.
Three special chess sets with whimsical animations to play just for fun – great
for the whole family!
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