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Subject: Re: stand alone chess games for kids

Author: Timothy J. Frohlick

Date: 12:56:21 02/13/04

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Here is a more than adequate computer for beginners. This unit has a "hint" mode
that suggests best moves.

http://www.icdchess.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?page=8/82-M04.html&item=82-M04&cart_id=885617.22697

Enjoy,

Tim

PS Don't waste your money on units with 40/2 levels in excess of 2200. This will
only discourage the learner.

On February 13, 2004 at 15:11:20, kevin mccraw wrote:

>This is a humble request -- from a non-player -- for recommendations on
>stand-alone chess computers for kids. My stepdaughter has recently taken an
>interest in the most ancient and venerable of games, and is having a birthday at
>the end of the month. I was looking at the various stand-alones offered, and
>some of them seem pretty good. I'm seeking recommendations on which of them
>might be better than the general run of games. I'm thinking that a good one
>would have a solid teach mode, for starters. What else do I need to be looking
>for?
>
>Many thanks in advance to any who have insight on this issue.



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