Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster (Mac) [Old Version]

by Viva Media

Product Features

• Explore the kingdom and discover 7 arcade-style games
• Explanations on everything from chess basics to master strategies
• Experience the Intelligym, a training ground for future chess pros
• Designed with highly-rated chess software
• Suitable for players of all levels

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000DK573
• Item model number: 00128
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 30, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,437 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

When the king and queen go on vacation, young Fritz is left in charge of the castle. As he explores his surroundings, he'll learn all about chess, from the basics to advanced strategies--and so will you! Discover seven great arcade-style games that introduce chess fundamentals and advanced concepts while fun characters like Fritz and Chesster make learning the game fun and interesting. Also includes a one-year membership to playchess.com

Product Description

King for a day! Fritz is in charge of the castle when his parents go on vacation. It's every kid's dream until the dastardly King Black challenges the young stand-in king to a duel! Explore the kingdom and discover 7 arcade-style games that explain everything from chess basics to master strategies. Exercise your brain and put what you've learned to the test in the Intelligym a training ground for future chess pros. You'll soon realize that this chess game is anything but child's play!System Requirements:Multimedia PC Pentium II 233 Processor 32 MB (16 MB free) 16-bit soundblaster compatible soundcard 16x speed CD-ROM drive Graphic card: 800 x 600 16-bit WIN 95/98/ME/XP Internet connection (not included) required for www.playchess.com. *Visit www.playchess.com for free bonus membership terms and conditions.Format: MAC 8.6-9.X (CLASSIC)X10.1 OR LATER Genre: CHILDREN UPC: 838639001286 Manufacturer No: 128

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn To Play Chess!, January 20, 2006

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Learning All The Time "It's Never Too Late to... (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster (Mac) [Old Version] (Video Game)

I really like this computer game because it uses parts-to-whole instruction - it introduces each chess piece separately with an interesting strategy game that teaches how it moves.

Kids have to master the strategy games for each piece before they are given a chance to play with a full board.

But more important than MY impressions are those of my kids - 6 and 8, boy and girl, - who just LOVE this game and cheer each other on. I am thrilled to have them captivated by a "thinking" game. They have generalized their interest in chess to a real board too - they do not just play the game on the computer.

Another note - while I personally enjoy the graphics, they are not sophisticated or realistic, but more like illustrations in a children's book.

Definitely worth the money.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to learn chess., January 5, 2007

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K. Nybakken - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster (Mac) [Old Version] (Video Game)

This program has a slightly forced story line, but that doesn't get in the way of a wonderful multimedia learning experience. You don't need to know anything about the game to start, but you will be able to play as a competent beginner by the end. A good chess program is built-in for kids to play, even after they've completed all of the lessons. The mini-games (that teach principles of movement and tactics) are creative and fun. My daughters keep playing them, even after they learned how to play the proper game. I bought this for my 8 year old daughter, but the mini-games are fun enough that her 4 year old sister likes to play them! The later lessons are good continuing and repeating tactics practice. Between the fun mini-games and later practices, this CD can has high replay even after completing all the sections.

Works as it should on OS/X (not a bogus Windows port).

Highly recommended.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great match for my 6-year-old son, March 17, 2006

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mornings on horseback (new jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster (Mac) [Old Version] (Video Game)

product is well designed.
my 4 and 6 year-old boys both love it, although it's really better for ages 5,6,7, and up.
they play silly, fun games (involving smashing toilets or sumo wrestling, for example) that cleverly teach them basic chess moves and their consequences. i think they can also play 'real' chess games, but my kids haven't tried out that part yet.
i like the fact that it has quality music, graphics, and intelligent games without violence or characters with bad attitudes.