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Re: Chess software for kids

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From: J�rgen Draxl
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 00:00
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Try the fritz, which is used by many chessplayers. 'www.chessbase.com' will
tell you more.
juege.


seeker001@my-deja.com schrieb:

> 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
> >
> >
>
> Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> Before you buy.
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