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Re: Chess software for kids

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From: CPM4 Gil Eliraz 5391
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 00:00
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Hi,

I bought recently the Chessmaster 7000 PC program. This program
works on Windows98/95 and have a taturial inside. The interface
is realy impressing. I use this program for learning the chess
game. 
A disadvantage of this programm - money ....
 
gil.

On Sun, 23 Jan 2000 seeker001@my-deja.com wrote:

>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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