It is player against technology when a player turns off all teaching aids and challenges the Chessmaster. Chessmaster Live Players longing for a live rival can let Chessmaster Live pair them with an opponent over the Internet. The Library is the place for players wanting a change from the excitement of competition. For some quiet learning time, players slip into the library to review classic and recent games. The Opening Codes Book Edition with its 2,200 opening book variations is a popular resource.
Nothing is more exciting than a young person interested in chess.
Chessmaster encourages children's interest by offering a fun room of their own. Drills and tutorials are specially designed for kids 6 12. Games are popular especially when played on game boards with a circus or science fiction theme. Young players enjoy instructions from Josh Waitzkin, the International Master and Scholastic chess coach who has been playing since he was six. The Database Room is packed full with 500,000 games.