Chess Programs

Title : KChess Elite

Price : 30.00$

Operating system: Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98

Developer : Ark Angles

Not the best program in the chess market but really one of the best. This program offers so much..The program doesn’t have the best design layout with the gray window’s but with a little nitpicking around I’m sure you can create something suitable for yourself. Kchess has sound files that will announce each move made by the player and COM. With a few helpful abilities that will help the new player, like highlighting pieces that are in danger. The program also features an Encyclopaedia of openings, last move maker, a list full of chess terms and tactics, add comments to specific moves. And the program also features a special Analyze mode that should be helpful for true chess player’s.

Title : Chess Rally

Operating system: Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98

Price : 20.00$

Date Released : July 30, 2004

This Chess program offers anything a Chess player would want..With a few modes where you can improve your movement and indicate what the risk’s are..

Many other useful features that will make your game , overall better.  Like all other chess program’s in the modern era, you have a tons of custom options available to you.

Such as Board Design, piece style, board color, sound modifications. With all this options you can optimize the program for the best experience possible for you, without a hassle.

Some people believe it has real hard ai even on easy. For newcomers it might prove challenging but for the seasoned veterans who like to play someone at their level they can up it.

But better then that the Chess Rally has great online functionalities, this is where you will have great battles among other chess players. You can join the official boards and fix games or even straight from the program by sending a email request.

You can find a trial version for 21 days in freeware site.

My only gripe was that I wanted more then 21 days to check out the feautres …But I guess I am going have to buy it.

The 20.00$ price tag might seem high but once dwell into the great online community and improve your Chess Skills..You won’t mind the price.