Learn to Play Chess with Fritz & Chesster 3: Chess for Winners

by Viva Media

Product Features

• Introducing the chess clock. Thinking things through.
• Opening scheme. Tactics: diversion, interruption.
• Removing the defender. Recognizing mates
• Types of check (blitz, capture. Endgame training: rook vs. pawn.
• Key squares. Mating with knight and bishop. For chess players ages 8 and up !

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000J69ALA
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 15, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,739 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

Let’s go! The Chess fair amusement park is in town! Chess is the name of the game at this fair. Pick up chess tips and skills as you ride on the bumper cars and Ferris wheel. Discover mini-games and more at every attraction. This unforgettable chess adventure is designed to advance young chess player’s skills, move by move. Play in the story and enjoy mini games that teach you chess knowledge. Polish up your chess strategy and tactics, opening, middle game and endgame and - use what you’ve learned to win!You’ll have a ton of fun while you learn more about the serious business of playing – and winning chess! ""Chess for Winners"" is Part 3 in the “Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster” series of chess games for kids. “Chess for Winners” is powered by Fritz, the world’s #1 ranking chess software and provides training for advanced players. Bonus: Enjoy 1 year free membership to “www.PlayChess.com”

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent followup, June 25, 2007

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D. Teske - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learn to Play Chess with Fritz & Chesster 3: Chess for Winners (Video Game)

My son (age 11) has enjoyed learning chess with the previous 2 Fritz and Chesster titles and Chess for Winners is just as good as the others. Where the 1st 2 titles take you through the basics of how to play and basic tactics and strategy this program builds on the basics. I've already noticed an improvement in his play after only a few days of working with this program.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Three in a row, July 31, 2008

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This review is from: Learn to Play Chess with Fritz & Chesster 3: Chess for Winners (Video Game)

My children have now worked through all three Fritz & Chesster games, and they love them. They are fun, and they do a good job teaching chess fundamentals in a way that engages the child. They are probably on the clunky side for true gamers, but I still highly recommend them.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Games gets kids emotionally invested, January 24, 2011

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This review is from: Learn to Play Chess with Fritz & Chesster 3: Chess for Winners (Video Game)

I especially like the idea of how the game gets the kids emotionally invested. In reality, this is a series of chess problems, but they have turned it into a nice narrative.
I like that the goal is to win 16 virtual stuffed animals for 16 virtual kings.