Easy to play but difficult to beat, Mastersoft Chess is pick up and play chess at its best.
Various levels, boards and chess sets combine with an impressive chess engine to offer you an ever increasing challenge.
"one of the best of it's kind ... easily worth under $15 and will be staying on my PDA for a long time to come..."
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Whether you're just starting out or else a seasoned pro, Mastersoft Chess has something for you !
Beginners:
Hint facility.
Built in coach to monitor your progress
Training levels that dumb down your PocketPC
Take back a move if you change your mind !
Your Pocket PC checks that your moves are allowed
Pros:
Opening Book of over 23000 moves !
Full Chess rules including enpassant, castling etc.
Thought analysis (main line, depth and score)
Setup position (including castling rights, enpassant and side to move)
Move forward / backward to any point in the current game
Other Features :
Stunning hi resolution 3D chess sets inspired by the designs of Brian Whitby
Boards constructed from the real thing - Oak, Ash, Marble, Slate and 5 more !
Save and load games
Low memory overhead during play (3MB max including install)
Sampled sound effects
Adjustable piece movement animation
Autosaving of your current game
Can be installed to a memory card
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Supported operating systems:
Windows Mobile 2003, Windows Mobile 5.0, Windows Mobile 6 Classic, Windows Mobile 6 Professional, Windows Mobile 6.1 Classic, Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
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