Re: Chess software for kids

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From: seeker001
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 00:00

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I remember a program with GM(?) Maurice Ashley as a coach. Something
along the lines of Maurice Ashley Teaches Chess.

In article <387A2CB5.93A870DA@mail.med.upenn.edu>,
  "Michael Hanna, M.D." <mhanna@mail.med.upenn.edu> wrote:
> I have a 12 year old nephew who is interested in chess.  Unfortunately
> his school does not have a chess club; it does however have a computer
> club.  I'd like to buy him some software that will not only play him
but
> tutor him in chess.  Ideally it would run under Win95/98, would have
> different ability levels, but would also analyze games, suggest moves
> and provide lessons on play and strategy.
>
> Unfortunately, my only experience with chess software is my trusty 486
> running gnu chess.  The version I have is fairly bare bones and
doesn't
> provide much instruction.
>
> Any suggestions about good software packages for a novice teenager?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Michael
>
>


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