Software:Chess Mates
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| Chess Mates | |
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| Developer(s) | Presage Software |
| Publisher(s) | Brainstorm |
| Designer(s) | Dane Bigham |
| Platform(s) | Macintosh, Windows |
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| Genre(s) | Abstract strategy game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Chess Mates is a computer software program, released in 1996 for Macintosh and 1997 for Microsoft Windows, designed to teach the basics of Chess. Chess Mates was marketed as an easy way for children to learn the building blocks of becoming a successful chess player. It was developed by Presage Software.[3] The original price was $34.95.[4]
Reception
Although relatively few copies were released, the game has received favorable reviews. Discovery School cited the game's appealing graphics, sense of humor, and effective teaching of the various aspects of Chess.[5]
References
- ↑ "News". 1997-06-05. http://www.next-generation.com/news/0996.html.
- ↑ "Interplay Debuts Brainstorm". 1997-06-06. http://www.next-generation.com/news/090696g.html.
- ↑ "The Creators of the Award-winning "Mario Teaches Typing" Release Innovative CD-ROM that Teaches Children the Game of Chess". Archived from the original on April 14, 1997. https://web.archive.org/web/19970414140330/http://www.presage.com/news.html. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Chessboard Chums". Chicago Tribune. May 15, 1997. https://www.newspapers.com/image/168706560/?terms=%22chess%20mates%22%20Brainstorm&match=1.
- ↑ "DiscoverySchool.com review". http://school.discoveryeducation.com/parents/reviewcorner/games/chessmates.html.
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