![]() ![]() There is a helpful hint button for those who are stuck when making a move. A quick match can be made against a human player (hotseat mode) or the computer the latter's difficulty can be configured based on the universally accepted chess rating. Still, more than a few people who looked at the game on my handheld commented whether there was a level below the Easy rating – like someone with a chess rating close to zero. I guess everyone needs to experience the hubris of winning by a landslide from time to time. ![]() The other bulk of the game is comprised of matches against members of Kasparov's chess club. Simply put, you're pitted against pre-defined characters with skills and attributes molded by the developer. It's here that you'll be able to participate in marathons and exhibition matches.Every game that is saved can be reviewed at a later time. Unlike Chessmaster, though, there isn't a lot of narrative text to describe the significance of each match. Nor is there in-game commentary – what if Kasparov had made this move instead of that one. Those are the types of training aids that come with the Chessmaster series. All of the historical matches, moreover, deal with Kasparov, including his famous matches against machines and Kramnik. ![]() But again, the historical feature isn't broad enough to include other personalities.A training section is included in the game. Instead of interactive matches, though, the tutorial is simply a brisk read on defense setups on the board as well as the very basics of chess. I would've rather gone through an interactive tutorial something that Hexacto has awfully been good at in the past.For novices, intermediate and casual players, Kasparov Chessmate should be more than enough. It's a very usable game, with features to organize your saved games and the ability to review them. There are undo and hint functions that go many levels to help assist the newer players. However, the artificial intelligence in Kasparov Chessmate tends to make quick decisions. Most moves are made under thirty seconds, even in untimed games. For gamers on the go, you'll appreciate the quick response. ![]()
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