Computer Chess Club Archives


Search

Terms

Messages

Subject: Re: Chessmaster 10th Edition Announced

Author: Sandro Necchi

Date: 00:57:03 05/15/04

Go up one level in this thread


On May 14, 2004 at 17:16:03, John Merlino wrote:

>On May 14, 2004 at 15:42:13, Terry Giles wrote:
>
>>On May 14, 2004 at 15:07:54, John Merlino wrote:
>>
>>>Finally, there's something to see about the next version of Chessmaster
>>>(apparently officially called "Chessmaster 10th Edition"):
>>>
>>>http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/chessmasterx_pc.htm
>>>
>>>As expected (by me), the interface is entirely new, since the program is being
>>>developed by the same team that did the PS2 version.
>>>
>>>From what I can glean from the info on the website, it sounds like the majority
>>>of the work has gone into redesigning the UI and improving the online play. I
>>>don't see any new exciting tutorial/analysis features, other than Johan's new
>>>version of The King.
>>>
>>>So it sounds like they're going to sell the program based on the merits of the
>>>new interface.
>>>
>>>I also see a hint that there is an Xbox version in the works as well.
>>>
>>>As for an official release date, there isn't one mentioned.
>>>
>>>Enjoy!
>>>
>>>jm
>>
>>
>>Thanks for the info John, sad to say that all the screenshots shown are of
>>'arty-farty' chesspieces and board combinations. I'm currently running CM9k on a
>>PII @ 400Mhz, so unless I go for a major upgrade PC wise, the CM10th anniversary
>>program will prove too demanding for my computer!
>>
>>tag
>
>Yep, the min spec says P3-450, so I don't think this will be for you.
>
>But I would definitely say it's time to upgrade, especially if you are a fan of
>computer chess!
>
>jm

Hi,

will this new version include the auto232 option?

Sandro



This page took 0 seconds to execute

Last modified: Thu, 15 Apr 21 08:11:13 -0700

Current Computer Chess Club Forums at Talkchess. This site by Sean Mintz.