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Grandmaster Chess

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3.5/5

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3.5

10 Reviews

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Grandmaster Chess
Description
Checkmate. For centuries, the game of chess has been used to test the tactical prowess of its players, presenting an equal playing field where victory is decided not through brute strength, but cunning strategy. Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, this fully featured chess game from Capstone So...
Genre:
Strategy - Simulation - Chess
Tags:
Strategy, 2D, Classic, Simulation, Pixel Graphics, show 8 more... Tactical, Multiplayer, Family Friendly, Logic, Top-Down, Board Game, Tabletop, Chess
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3.5/5

( 10 Reviews )

3.5

10 Reviews

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Product details
1992, Capstone Software, ...
System requirements
Windows 7 or later, Pentium 4 or later, 256 MB RAM, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or highe...
Description
Checkmate.

For centuries, the game of chess has been used to test the tactical prowess of its players, presenting an equal playing field where victory is decided not through brute strength, but cunning strategy. Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, this fully featured chess game from Capstone Software has all the tools and features you need to learn and master the game of chess.

Grandmaster Chess pits you against an opponent – powered by the innovative Zarkov A.I. which learns from its mistakes – with five adjustable skill levels from beginner to grandmaster. Build your strategic arsenal between matches by reviewing the Opening Moves Library, which contains hundreds of classical starting positions, or practice against the CPU with the analysis tool enabled to scope out the best move for any scenario. The Grandmaster awaits a worthy challenger...are you up to the task?

  • New to chess? No problem! The Teaching Mode will guide you through the basics of Chess and introduce you to more complex strategies. Use Chess Play Ratings to monitor your progress and determine your chess rating.
  • Customize the look of the game – in 2D or 3D – to match your mood with eight board surfaces such as marble, glass, and wood, or try out seven different sets of pieces, including monsters, robots, and abstract.
  • Let go of your conscious self and act on instinct in the challenging blindfold mode.
  • Practice against the computer or go head-to-head against your friend in local competitive two-player mode.

2021 © Ziggurat Interactive, Inc.

Goodies
quickstart manual (13 pages)
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Recommended system requirements:

Local head-to-head multiplayer supported

Recommended system requirements:

Local head-to-head multiplayer supported

This game is powered by DOSBox.
Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Game details
Genre:
Strategy - Simulation - Chess
Tags:
Strategy, 2D, Classic, Simulation, Pixel Graphics, show 8 more... Tactical, Multiplayer, Family Friendly, Logic, Top-Down, Board Game, Tabletop, Chess
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'1992-01-01T00:00:00+02:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0200 ' }}
Company:
Capstone Software / Ziggurat Interactive
Size:
118 MB
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Multi-player
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Languages
English
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Posted on: September 4, 2021

☥Cidran

Verified owner

Games: 455 Reviews: 31

Finally!

At the moment I can say this is the best chess available on Gog: it has detailed information and analysis, easy and fluid controls, challenging AI with different difficulties and it just looks awesome to me, with 7 different piece sets including a cute D&D monster one with trolls, centaurs, beholders... There is a 3D view too but, personally, I'm not too much into it. Otherwise, great release for chess lovers!

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Posted on: June 11, 2022

lingojac

Verified owner

Games: 110 Reviews: 2

My childhood chess game!

Yet another GOG title that I never expected to see available. My mom taught me the rules of chess using this exact game in the 1990's on our Gateway 2000. What a trip it is to play it again! And I still suck at it! Objectively speaking - I'm definitely not a skilled chess player, so I cannot comment on the computer's skill/difficulty level other than saying that I'm struggling against it on novice difficulty. The game has features such as move hints, an opening move library, real-time assessment of your game advantage, an undo button, and ELO tracking. It has everything you need to play a game of chess, what else can I say. It's solid.

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Posted on: August 16, 2022

LonnieAllen

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Games: 136 Reviews: 7

Grandmaster Chess

Great for learning. It will make You a better player in no time. Grandmaster Chess lives up to it's title.

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Posted on: October 30, 2021

tattoo47

Verified owner

Games: 468 Reviews: 6

good for the price.

I wanted a good cheap chess game, This does the job. WAY BETTER THEN ANY OTHER CHESS GAME ON HERE. I'm enjoting it. get it on sale and you wont regret it.

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Posted on: October 27, 2024

applehiku

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Games: 235 Reviews: 43

chess from 1992 <3

Chess with visual options (4 styles, 2D or 3D) and gameplay options: difficulty, give hints, go back a few turns and save a match. It's cute to play games from 1992.

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