The new Chessmaster Academy. At the Academy, International Master, Josh Waitzkin, will personally walk players through the basics of chess, plus introduce a variety of simple strategies for dominating your opponent. The Academy also features the best attacking moves as taught by noted chess champion, Larry Christiansen. A totally revised interface. Clean, clear and easy-to-navigate, this all new interface represents the biggest upgrade to the look and feel of Chessmaster in over seven years. Full-featured online chess module. More than just a place to play chess live with other players, Chessmaster online allows players to establish rankings, create tournaments, utilize teaching tools and join a thriving chess community. More fun for the whole family. Features such as, chess pieces that animate as they move, a variety of whimsical 3D sets, and a simplified learning section, makes chess more fun than ever. Younger players and chess beginners will appreciate the specialized section ju...