Key Features:

• The new Chessmaster Academy.
  At the Academy, International Master, Josh Waitzkin, will personally walk players through the basics of chess, plus introduce a variety of simple strategies for dominating your opponent. The Academy also features the best attacking moves as taught by noted chess champion, Larry Christiansen.
• A totally revised interface.
  Clean, clear and easy-to-navigate, this all new interface represents the biggest upgrade to the look and feel of Chessmaster in over seven years.
• Full-featured online chess module.
  More than just a place to play chess live with other players, Chessmaster online allows players to establish rankings, create tournaments, utilize teaching tools and join a thriving chess community.
• More fun for the whole family.
  Features such as, chess pieces that animate as they move, a variety of whimsical 3D sets, and a simplified learning section, makes chess more fun than ever. Younger players and chess beginners will appreciate the specialized section just for them. As players improve, they can face the appropriate AI-controlled opponent.
• A comprehensive chess engine.
  Wise enough to teach an absolute beginner and powerful enough to defeat a grandmaster; experience the all new edition to the best-selling brand in chess.
• Intermediate and advanced player options.
  Seasoned chess players can test their skills against ranked AI opponents and set time controls such as Fischer time, moves per minute or minutes per game. They can also sharpen their skills with tournament play and expert drills and the end-game quiz.