Junior 10 - World Champion Chess Software with ChessCentral Bonus! Review

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(More customer reviews)ABOUT THE ENGINE
First this engine was in 2006, Computer World Champion.

In 2006, Junior and Fritz had a Macth, Junior won, but were the deep version. (Deep fritz and Deep junior). So i can infere that the single version, Junior 10 should be stronger than Fritz 10.

ABOUT THE BOOK.
Fritz 10's book is bigger, but not to ahead, there are some lines that even Fritz did not considered.

Style playing.
Junior has its own special search techniques and evaluation funtions, which it different to any other chess programs.

Junior dares to find a dinamics manoeuvres, to archieve tactical hints and even sacrifices material for a direct king atack, if you like to surprice your foes, this engine could help a lot. Even Kasparov was shock by this software.

The only bad thing about this product.
The engine is great, but the interface is bad, buying this product you have junior 10 with fritz 9 console, so what means, there are some aplications will not run, like new chessbase DVD's.
First, the weakness of junior is bliz, a macth in my computer agains Fritz, alway lose, but games with more time, Junior done better results, WHY? Because Junior's algorithm, required more time, because, Junior try to find, a iniciative lines, with tactical drawback.

In the computer world Junior has a style a human player like as Alekhine, Tal and Shirov style.

[...]My recomedation, if you like to make a chess opening lab, Junior is for u, but if you have or will have Chessbase DVD, just for the interface, buy Fritz. Junior requires time to consolidates his lines.

I hope my review was helpful

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With Junior 10 you get the new stronger engine, the most recent, further developed version. But it is not just the engine that is fully up-to-date. With Junior 10 you get the latest Fritz user interface which has delighted fans all over the world. You get the latest training functions for the opening, middle and endgame; new photo-realistic 3D boards in custom-designed silver and surreal hot-air balloons. It includes twelve months of free access to Playchess.com, the world fastest-growing chess server. And you get the latest Junior tournament book, developed by GM Boris Alterman, as well as a database of 500,000 high-quality games. You're going to love Junior and its tremendous attacking style. Junior 10 reaches a new level of computer chess. It has a deep understanding of initiative and attacking chances and likes to sacrifice material more than any other existing chess program. Many of the world's strongest players already use Junior as their analytical partner, and is considered one of the most reliable tactical programs around.

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Think Like a King Chess Workout Family Package Review

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(More customer reviews)Hello, a hoax has just been pulled either by AMAZON.COM on us or by CHESS CENTRAL on AMAZON.COM.

First, none of the reviews relate to the actual product "Think Like a King Chess Workout Family Package".All of these reviews are reviews on another chess product- Convetka's "CT ART 3.0".
CT-ART 3.0

I recognize this because I own both pcs of software.Actually, the review by the "GAMESMAN" is an absolute schill. This fellow actually describes the "CT ART 3.0" product using the "Think Like a King" verbage like 'workouts' etc.That's a real shame.

Now I will discuss the product "Think Like a King".It is strictly a scholastic teaching pc of software.It is basically an interactive E-book reader.The graphical interface opens 1 of 7 E-books, the 'workouts'.The graphical interface shows a board and a chess position; the text is on the right describing the subject, such as 'en prise' and the problem on the board.The user follows the directions of the text and often gets to make a move on the board.

This is not a Michael Dela Maza style tactics drill software like CT ART 3.0 is.It is a beginners introducutory course on chess which focuses on tactical elements.There are series of 10-20 chess problems for the user to answer at the end of each chapter (or lesson) in the books.It's a fine pc of software for a child.Please go to [...] to find out about the product.

I don't want to tear the product down, but AMAZON and/or Chess Central is engaing in false advertising here.It's a shame because myself and many others use these reviews as a guide for purchasing products.

AMAZON.COM please fix this!!!!Chess Central has made a mistake (or a deceptive calculation) AMAZON Pull the previous reviews from this product now.

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First Lessons in Chess - a perfect way for reading-aged children grade 3 and up (or their parents!) to get started in chess. First Lessons is for players new to chess, whether young or old. Covering all the basic rules and moves, including chess notation, opening strategy, tactics and common endgame scenarios, this introduction to the Think Like A King learning series contains dozens of animations, challenges and 165 interactive chess puzzles that make learning a snap. Tactical Thinking-Master basic tactical concepts with an interactive tutorial designed to help players recognize strategic and tactical opportunities. From Pins to Forks and Skewers, Undermining to Overworking, basic tactical thinking is clearly defined and demonstrated via interactive puzzles. Simple text explanations and minimal reliance on chess notation make this a perfect teaching tool for beginning students. Checkmate Thinking -apply the tactical lessons learned above and add the next level of thinking (pattern recognition and combination attacks) to pursue the ultimate goal of Checkmate. Over 300 interactive checkmate problems that transform beginners into real chess thinkers!Endgame Thinking - Everything may come down to the Endgame, and here's where beginners have the most trouble. A course on the science of the end of the game, endings where clear thinking and careful play are critical. Learn the tactics of Pawn Promotion and the rules that let you create a winning position - or prevent your opponent from gaining one! Opening Thinking - a truly unique learning tool that explores the why and not just the how of opening play. Covering the common openings and variants, with Traps, Zaps and more.

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Better Chess Now! - Chess on DVD Review

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(More customer reviews)Very good product. It serves to learn chess either at a begginer or an advanced player. I am a begginer at chess, but a friend of mine who has been in the game for more than 20 years found the program excellent. It is also very useful to have a good time playing chess against the computer which has been the only way I have used it. I would rate it 5 stars.

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20/20 Calculation - It's a common problem. You plunge into a maze of variations, lose your way, see your time disappearing, then choose the first move that comes into your head - a recipe for disaster! There's got to be a better way - and Danny King is here to let you into the secrets of 20:20 calculation, helping you to cut through the fog and home in on what's crucial. Attack with Confidence - We all enjoy an attack against the enemy king. However, at this moment a dangerous feeling of invincibility creeps over us. Here, Danny King helps you to build up an attack from a sound basis and spotlight the vital weaknesses around your opponent's king.Positional Inspiration - Does you mind go foggy when there is no clear method of attack? Do your games too often consist of a beginning, a muddle and an end? Then this is the video for you. A better understanding of positional chess will immediately improve your game, and bring you greater creative satisfaction. Endings - The Essentials - If there is one phase of the game which separates the professional from the amateur, it is the endgame. For the vast majority of players going into an ending is just casino chess - now you can load the odds in your favor! These are the essential endings you will actually reach in your own games, where Danny King's tips will make all the difference

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Garry Kasparov Teaches Chess 1: Opening Strategies, The Queen's Gambit (DVD) Review

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(More customer reviews)I enjoyed watching Kasparov discuss the Queen's Gambit with such brilliance, and I agree with other reviewers who say that he comes across as down-to-earh. There is no question about his passion for the game, and any chess player will enjoy the commentary of this legendary grandmaster. I give it four stars because a better production was actually possible. In fact, with a bit of focus and organization, this DVD could have been a valuable instructional tool. The problem is that Kasparov goes on many tangents, and while this is occasionally unavoidable when discussing variations, it can become tedious. It's not a matter of his English, either--he expresses himself well. Overall, I couldn't help but get the impression that this was filmed haphazardly--that is, he probably just sat down and began discussing the opening any which way. What was needed was the careful selection of themes within the framework of the lecture; the DVD could have been divided into crucial minilessons that retained focus instead of random observations with loose-fitting titles. If the aim was to teach, then the approach needs modification. I'm a decent player with club and some tournament experience. I followed him as best as I could, but I can see a beginner being easily overwhelmed and quickly losing interest. As a fan, it's a pleasure to watch him discuss the game; as a life-long student of chess, I expect more.

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Powered by FRITZ, the world's number 1 ranked computer chess software This all-new and absolutely unique interactive video features the greatest chess player of all time, Garry Kasparov and the world's most sophisticated chess program, FRITZ. For the first time, Garry Kasparov explains to chess enthusiasts why the Queen's Gambit is one of the most important openings in chess, and what the ideas behind this opening are. He does this using the Fritz Chess Media System, which displays all his actions fully synchronized on the chessboard, including colored arrows, highlighted squares and alternate continuations. The full range of concepts covered in this interactive instructional video, from main ideas to detailed specifics of the opening, makes this an ideal tool for all players, from beginners to the pros.Follow Garry Kasparov explaining the history of the Queen's Gambit from the beginnings through it's current use by Grandmasters.Included is the famous Fritz deep analysis engine, a large game database and a comprehensive opening book.Comprehensive Opening Book with statistics on every continuation100,000 games database includes all relevant Queen's Gambit gamesFully adjustable appearance of chessboard, video, analysis table and other features No additional software requiredFully compatible and executable in Fritz 8 or higher

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Chessmaster 9000 Review

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(More customer reviews)I've played Chessmaster since the 3000 version, which was DOS based and actually my favorite before Chessmaster 9000. I've also played the latest Chessmaster 10 but didn't like it. I prefer to play computer chess in 2D, and I didn't see a selection of boards to choose from the way I can in Chessmaster 9000. Also, I consider 9000's interface to be superior to Chessmaster 10, and featurewise you've got everything you need in 9000, including tutorials and a readily accessible openning book library to reference as you play. There's also a database of thousands of games you can easily query if you enjoy studying the games of the great masters. You can also create custom opponents, but you really shouldn't need to because there are dozens of pre-made ones to choose from, from total patzers to the mighty Chessmaster, himself. Also, the game isn't a hog that requires a powerhouse computer to play on. I play it ona Pentium 3, 700MHZ, with 256MB RAM no problem. Last but not least, there's the price. You can't go wrong at 10 bucks for this great game that's the best of it's series.

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Chessmaster 9000 places you where you must master one of history's great challenges -- the age-old game of chess! Avoid common mistakes with Blunder AlertSpeed up the action in Speed Chess modeYou are invited to test your brain by mastering history's greatest game!

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