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anyone know of a good Chess PC game? Something for a kid.

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PlatinumGold

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my son has really gotten into chess lately, i play him 2 or 3 games a day, but i'd like to get him a computer package also, so he can practice.

anyone know a good one for kids?

 
Windows XP has one for free, play online too I think.

EDIT: Nevermind. It was checkers, not chess.
 
chessmaster 9000. i have chessmaster 7000, a grandmaster gives ur tips, teaches you strats, opening moves, concepts, etc.. very thourough.
 
Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
my son has really gotten into chess lately, i play him 2 or 3 games a day, but i'd like to get him a computer package also, so he can practice.

anyone know a good one for kids?
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if he is really in to chess there are turnaments for kids. u can check link
 
thnks guys, i bought him chessmaster 7000 for $5.95 + $5.00 S&H

if he gets a little better i'll buy him chessmaster 9000 and mb even get in some of those tourneys. 🙂
 
Originally posted by: SackOfAllTrades
i remember i used to love old school Battle Chess
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That was an awesome chess game for the time. I'd like to see someone do a new version with all the new graphics and sound capabilities we have now.

If you want a chess-like sci-fi war strategy game for him to play, try Massive Assault. That's fun.
 
Chessmaster owns all.

Once he's reached an age where you're comfortable with him online - or perhaps with you supervising - go to FICS, get him an account, and let him put the smack down on some real live opponents. 😀

- M4H
 
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Chessmaster owns all.

Once he's reached an age where you're comfortable with him online - or perhaps with you supervising - go to FICS, get him an account, and let him put the smack down on some real live opponents. 😀

- M4H
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he's only 7 now, so i want him to get comfortable developing some strategies before i take him to a tourney.

he is pretty good at capitalizing on mistakes.
 
Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
he's only 7 now, so i want him to get comfortable developing some strategies before i take him to a tourney.

he is pretty good at capitalizing on mistakes.
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Make sure he's got the endgame mates down. I've seen soooooo many games end in stalemate because neither kid knows how to win when they're down to two kings + pieces.

- M4H
 
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
he's only 7 now, so i want him to get comfortable developing some strategies before i take him to a tourney.

he is pretty good at capitalizing on mistakes.
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Make sure he's got the endgame mates down. I've seen soooooo many games end in stalemate because neither kid knows how to win when they're down to two kings + pieces.

- M4H
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end game is next on my agenda.

he's starting to get the hang of trapping, using multiple pieces and Defense.

 
Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
he's only 7 now, so i want him to get comfortable developing some strategies before i take him to a tourney.

he is pretty good at capitalizing on mistakes.
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Make sure he's got the endgame mates down. I've seen soooooo many games end in stalemate because neither kid knows how to win when they're down to two kings + pieces.

- M4H
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end game is next on my agenda.

he's starting to get the hang of trapping, using multiple pieces and Defense.
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Awesome. There's all sorts of resources and books out there. As long as he enjoys it, he'll just keep learning. My older brother's an IM (International Master) so I at least know what I'm talking about. 😉

- M4H
 
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Originally posted by: PlatinumGold
he's only 7 now, so i want him to get comfortable developing some strategies before i take him to a tourney.

he is pretty good at capitalizing on mistakes.
Click to expand...

Make sure he's got the endgame mates down. I've seen soooooo many games end in stalemate because neither kid knows how to win when they're down to two kings + pieces.

- M4H
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end game is next on my agenda.

he's starting to get the hang of trapping, using multiple pieces and Defense.
Click to expand...

Awesome. There's all sorts of resources and books out there. As long as he enjoys it, he'll just keep learning. My older brother's an IM (International Master) so I at least know what I'm talking about. 😉

- M4H
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cool

he really enjoys it, but i think part of it is he knows he has my time exclusively, but i think he is really enjoying it tho and the better he gets at it, the more he'll enjoy it.
 
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