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Subject: Re: Fritz & Chesster: Opinions of Its Value For Children

Author: George Gillespie

Date: 21:41:32 12/15/03

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On December 16, 2003 at 00:04:54, Mark Young wrote:

>On December 15, 2003 at 23:38:39, Terry McCracken wrote:
>
>>To the people who have bought this programme, for their kids, nephews, nieces;
>>How would you rate this programme for children?
>>
>>I'm thinking of getting it for my young niece who'll be 8 in May.
>>She's had her big gift purchased, an X-Box, but I might still get it for her for
>>Christmass, if not for her birthday.
>>
>>Terry
>
>The only problem I have with Fritz for Young kids is Fritz will chatter
>profanities.
>
>I have seen it chatter this before or something close to it.
>
>Example "Don't you love it when computers beat the sh*t out of each other"

Mark,

Terry was talking about the Fritz & Chester - Learn to Play Chess program
designed for kids. I agree, regular Fritz can surprise you now and then :)

I bought F & C six months ago and the kids have had fun with the program. The
storyline and game style puzzles (directly related to chess piece themes) are a
good way for the kids to get a feel for the principles while having fun. As was
stated in the advertising I read, the kids enjoyed playing the program without
my prompting and improved their chess game at the same time.

No reason not to recommend this program. My kids have already made my purchase
worthwhile.

George



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