What Chess Playing Software is Recommended?
Chessmaster offers more per dollar in one program than its competition. Chessmaster, for example, offers extensive audio and text tutorials and exercises for beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes. It also has a database, its own proprietary notation, multiple personalities/opponents, true-3D chess boards and sets, and an online site for internet play. Its chess engine recently outplayed Grandmaster Larry Christensen. Although some justify buying two or three chess playing engines, the difference between an engine rated 2600 and 2800 is insignificant even for the advanced player. Some other great chess playing programs are Fritz and Junior by ChessBase. Question: Who Do I Contact Regarding Scholastic Chess? Answer: For information regarding local and regional scholastic chess tournaments and clubs, it is recommended you rely on the coordinators found on the web site for Northwest Chess. Currently (7/28/04) this web site has a Scholastic web page with contact phone numbers and/or
