More than ever, Chessmaster 10th Edition delivers on its promise to
make you a better chess player. The program will improve your game
regardless of your level of experience. This landmark edition
provides the largest upgrade ever to the features and graphics of the
franchise. Whether you are new to Chess or a tournament-level player,
Chessmaster 10th Edition allows you to master history's greatest game.

* The new Chessmaster Academy.
At the Academy, International Master Josh Waitzkin will personally
walk players through the basics of chess, plus introduce a variety
of simple strategies for dominating your opponent. The Academy
also features the best attacking moves as taught by noted chess
champion, Larry Christiansen.

* A totally revised interface.
Clean, clear and easy-to-navigate, this all new interface
represents the biggest upgrade to the look and feel of Chessmaster
in over seven years.

* Full-featured online chess module.
More than just a place to play chess live with other players,
Chessmaster online allows players to establish rankings, create
tournaments, utilize teaching tools, and join a thriving chess
community.

* More fun for the whole family.
Features such as, animated chess sets, a variety of whimsical 3D
sets, and simple and efficient learning tools, makes chess more
fun than ever. Younger players and chess beginners will appreciate
the specialized section just for them. As players improve, the
game suggests an appropriate AI opponent.

* A comprehensive chess engine.
Wise enough to teach an absolute beginner and powerful enough to
defeat a grandmaster, experience the all-new edition of the King
engine - the brains behind the best-selling brand in chess.

* Intermediate and advanced player options.
Seasoned chess players can test their skills against ranked AI
opponents, set up tournaments and simultaneous exhibitions, and
survey their performances using the new statistics system.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Supported OS: Windows® 98/ME/XP (only)
Processor: Pentium® III 450 MHz or AMD Duron™ 600 MHz
RAM: 128 MB (512 MB recommended)
Video Card: 4 MB (for 3D gameplay see supported list*)
Sound Card: DirectX® 9 sound device optional
DirectX Version: DirectX 9 (included on disc)
CD-ROM drive speed: 4x CD-ROM or better
Hard Drive space: 540 MB
Multiplay: 56 Kbps or better for Internet or LAN play (broadband recommended)
*Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:
GeForce™ 1/2/3/4/FX families ATI® Radeon™ 7500/8000/ 9000 families.
These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game in 3D. Additional chipsets may be supported after release.

INSTALL NOTES

1. Unrar.
2. Unace either manually or use our installer.
3. Run "Setup.bat" to decompress gamefiles.
4. Start the game with "Chessmaster.exe" and enjoy!