Software:Chessmaster 10th Edition

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Short description: 2004 video game
Chessmaster 10th Edition
Chessmaster 10th Edition cover.jpg
Developer(s)Ubisoft Romania[1]
Publisher(s)Ubisoft
SeriesChessmaster
Platform(s)Windows, Xbox
ReleaseWindows
Xbox
Genre(s)Computer chess
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Chessmaster 10th Edition is a 2004 chess video game developed and published by Ubi Soft for the Windows and Xbox. It is part of the Chessmaster series. The Xbox version is titled simply Chessmaster.[5] The PC version was announced on June 22, 2004 and the Xbox version on August 2, 2004.[6][7]

Gameplay

The game has a new version of the King chess engine.[1] The number of AI "personalities" has been increased to 200 and the game database has been increased by 50,000 matches.[8] The AI doesn't support resigning.[9] Josh Waitzkin and Larry Christiansen provide tutorial and game commentary. The PC version supports stereoscopic 3D and the game box includes 3D glasses.[8][10] 35 chess sets are included.[8] Some of the sets have to be unlocked by winning a certain number of ranked games.[9] Other new features include an online ranking system, a create-a-tournament mode, and a tutorial mode called Chessmaster Academy.[3] Network multiplayer options are either the internet or LAN.[11] The internet play, Chessmaster Live, is through ubi.com on the Windows and Xbox Live on the Xbox.[12][13][5]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic81% (PC)[14]
79% (Xbox)[15]
Review scores
PublicationScore
1Up.com8.0/10 (Xbox)[16]
GameSpot7.8/10 (PC)[9]
8.1/10 (Xbox)[17]
GameZone8.5/10 (PC)[12]
9.0/10 (Xbox)[10]
IGN8.4/10 (PC)[8]
8.5/10 (Xbox)[5]
Jeuxvideo.com17/20 (PC)[2]
PC Gamer (US)80%[13]
PC PowerPlay79%[18]
Level8.6/10 (PC)[11]

Windows

Chessmaster 10th Edition received generally positive reviews from critics. IGN said "[...] considering that you can still get Chessmaster 9000 for twenty bucks, I don't see much reason to go with this newest 10th edition if you're not a serious student of the game.[8] Chessmaster 10th Edition was IGN's runner-up for game of the month in August 2004.[19] GameSpot concluded: "The latest Chessmaster isn't the perfect program for hardcore chess aficionados. However, if you're looking for a good chess program that's packed with a plethora of features and all the bells and whistles, you'll be very happy with Chessmaster 10th Edition."[6] Jeuxvideo.com said the biggest improvement from 9000 is the interface.[2] PC Gamer summarized: "As complete a chess package as you could want, although it's missing a few friendly touches."[13] Level called Chessmaster 10th Edition a well-designed game that appeals to both veteran and casual players.[11] GameZone noted " If you're an ultra hard-core player, you can stick with a Fritz or Kasparov model, but for those of us that do not eat, breathe and sleep chess, this is an excellent game."[12] PC PowerPlay said "[i]t’s easy to get into, pick up, then put down again for a few months."[18]

Xbox

IGN said "Chessmaster is accessible to all skill levels."[5] GameSpot echoed that "[i]t's perfect for beginners, intermediates, and experts alike". 1UP.com summarized: "Chessmaster offers a plethora of options, online play, and no innovation to a game that doesn't really need innovation [...]".[16] GameZone called it "[a] top quality game that did not short the consumers or insult the seasoned players by dumping a low-end game for the sake of having a chess game for the Xbox."[10]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Deci, T.J.. "Overview - Chessmaster: 10th Edition". RhythmOne. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=45511. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Reno (9 November 2004). "Test de Chessmaster 10ème edition" (in French). Webedia. https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0000/00004769_test.htm. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Golze, Benjamin (10 August 2004). "Ubisoft releases Chessmaster 10th Edition". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ubisoft-releases-chessmaster-10th-edition/1100-6104544/. 
  4. ↑ Kohler, Chris (1 November 2004). "Ubisoft ships Chessmaster on Xbox". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ubisoft-ships-chessmaster-on-xbox/1100-6111950/. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Goldstein, Hilary (1 November 2004). "Review - Chessmaster". Ziff Davis. http://xbox.ign.com/articles/562/562583p1.html. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Ubisoft Announces Chessmaster 10th Edition". CNET. 23 June 2004. http://www.gamespot.com/pc/puzzle/chessmaster10thedition/factsheet_6101173.html. 
  7. ↑ Golze, Benjamin (2 August 2004). "Chessmaster coming to Xbox". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/chessmaster-coming-to-xbox/1100-6103912/. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Butts, Steve (26 August 2004). "Review - Chessmaster 10th Edition". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/08/27/chessmaster-10th-edition. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Lackey, Jeff (7 September 2004). "Chessmaster 10th Edition Review". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/chessmaster-10th-edition-review/1900-6106812/. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Code Cowboy (14 November 2004). "Reviews - Chessmaster". GameZone Online. http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r20826.htm. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Rzarectha (October 2004). "Review - Chessmaster 10th Edition" (in Romanian). Level (85): 32–33. https://archive.org/details/Level_85_Oct-2004/page/n31/mode/2up. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Code Cowboy (7 September 2004). "Reviews - Chessmaster 10th Edition". GameZone Online. http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r24051.htm. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Smith, Rob (October 2004). "Reviews - Chessmaster 10th Edition". PC Gamer (Future plc) (128): 88. 
  14. ↑ "Chessmaster 10th Edition for PC Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/chessmaster-10th-edition/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  15. ↑ "Chessmaster for Xbox Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/chessmaster/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Liu, Johnny (27 December 2004). "Review - Chessmaster". IGN Entertainment. http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3137534&did=1. 
  17. ↑ Provo, Frank (5 November 2004). "Chessmaster Review". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/chessmaster-review/1900-6112556/. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Fordham, Anthony (December 2004). "Review - Chessmaster 10th Edition". PC PowerPlay (Future plc) (106): 86. https://archive.org/details/PCPowerplay-106-2004-12/page/n85/mode/2up. 
  19. ↑ "Game of the Month: August 2004". Ziff Davis. 31 August 2004. https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/08/31/game-of-the-month-august-2004-4. 

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