Chess Mates
Chess Mates is a computer software program, released in 1996 for Macintosh and 1997 for Microsoft Windows, designed to teach the basics of Chess. Chess Mates was marketed as an easy way for children to learn the building blocks of becoming a successful chess player. It was developed by Stepping Stone (a division of Presage Software and Interplay) and published by Brainstorm.[1] The original price was $34.95.[2]
| Chess Mates | |
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| Developer(s) | Stepping Stone |
| Publisher(s) | Brainstorm |
| Designer(s) | Dane Bigham |
| Platform(s) | Macintosh, Windows |
| Release | 1996: Macintosh 1997: Windows |
| Genre(s) | Abstract strategy game |
Reception
Although relatively few copies were released, the game has received favorable reviews. Discovery School cited the game's appealing graphics, sense of humor, and effective teaching of the various aspects of Chess.[3]
References
- "Entertainment". The Kansas City Star. September 17, 1996.
- "Chessboard Chums". Chicago Tribune. May 15, 1997.
- "DiscoverySchool.com review". Archived from the original on 2011-07-10. Retrieved 2010-06-15.
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