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Have you ever wanted to discover your inner chess genius? PlayFirst, the leading full-service publisher of popular online games, and Ubisoft have announced the launch of Chessmaster Challenge, a downloadable PC game based on the award-winning Chessmaster series, which has sold more than five million copies worldwide. Designed for chess players of all levels, Chessmaster Challenge can be a teacher, mentor, or the ultimate opponent. One hour of full-version gameplay is available for free at www.playfirst.com, and an unlimited version of the game can be downloaded for $19.95.
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?We are thrilled to partner with Ubisoft to extend the reach of the world?s best-selling chess game,? said John Welch, president and chief executive officer of PlayFirst. ?PlayFirst is doing what it does best -- delivering accessible entertainment experiences to a broad audience. With Chessmaster Challenge, we?re able to demystify the game of chess for those who have not played before and make it enjoyable to chess players of all levels.?
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Chessmaster Challenge appeals to chess novices and masters alike, with step-by-step tutorials for those playing chess for the first time, as well as challenging tournament-style matches for chess experts. With a choice of six chessboard sets, there are three ways to experience Chessmaster Challenge:
- Learn ? If you?re new to chess, Chessmaster Challenge is your teacher and mentor, with more than 25 step-by-step audio tutorials to learn at your own pace. Learn all the basics plus strategies used by chess masters around the world.
- Fun ? In the mood for a quick brain-teasing puzzle? Fun Mode offers eight types of chess challenges that help you master strategies like finding Forks, Checks, Checkmates and Pinned pieces.
- Play ? After mastering your skills, challenge a computer opponent to a tournament-style game of chess in two modes of play. In Training Mode, request hints and learn moves with the help of a virtual chess coach, helping you improve your game as you play. In Ranked Play, play against top-ranked players and dominate your opponent as you move up the rankings.
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?By partnering with PlayFirst, we?re able to take chess to a more mainstream audience,? said Brenda Panagrossi, director of e-Commerce at Ubisoft. ?This downloadable version of our best-selling Chessmaster brand is great for beginners and takes the intimidation factor out of chess.?
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