Chess Programs

HotBabe Chess

Price: Free

Operating Systems: Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98

Publisher: Stauffer Computer Consulting

This program isn’t great at anything but never makes it self look good. So you shouldn’t get it expecting GNUChess  level chess program. If you want to try it out for the novelty, I can understand but other then that…The program takes to much space, doesn’t have the high quality to back it up. It does one good thing, lots of difficulty levels but most of them are for newbs-good.

There is also a chat at the bottom that allows you to converse with the bot. Who is suppose to be a hot babe. No evidence to prove that is shown. She seems like your enemy but she can give you hints, let you have a move back.

This is the only thing that makes the game unique. It isn’t much but talking to the bot can result in some funny situations.

Since it’s free it can’t hurt to try!

Flash Chess

Price: Free

Operating Systems: Windows Vista, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98

Publisher: Flash Chess Answer

Flash Chess has been built from scrap to fit a fast paced chess game. The program has a built in Engine that is capable of making most of it’s moves in less then 5 seconds. So there is no stop in action. Because of this sometimes it can’t analyze everything thats why this software is better for new players. If you like playing 5minute matches online this program will be the perfecting training for you.

Name: Rebel Decade 3.0

Price: Free

Publisher: Schroder BV

Rebel Decade isn’t the program for playing chess yourself. Rather uploading engines on your strong computer and having tournaments. See who wins, how they win. Learn something from the kings. But the real gold in this is all the information you get An encyclopedia of chess,  The full rebel openings by Jeroen Noomen. The Encyclopedia has a database of 200,000 positions. All which can open and see for yourself and analyze.

Name: ChessDog

Price: Free

Operating Systems: Windows NT, ME, 95, 98. 2000, XP

Publisher:KalGames

I once used this program to play online games but the community is now long gone. But this can still serve for good chess battles between friends. It can be used as private chess match place. You can have tournaments or just ordinary exhibitions. It has a simple layout and interface. Plain visuals, only one set of chess pieces. Not the program you want if you are hoping for fast quick games vs new people each time. This will serve for the complete opposite. It is for people who want to play with friends, set up matches with someone over the internet. Etc..

Name: Brian Game Chess

Price: free to try , 19.99$ to buy

Operating systems: Windows Vista, ME, XP,2000

Publisher: Onhand Software

BGC is often gone unnoticed by Chess fans. It shouldn’t and here is why. The game has this unique way of scoring your abilities. It takes in count how fast you make your move, how many hints you ask, how often you undo a move and many more like if you use the castle, your openings. The game was designed so it is challenging weather your a newbie or advanced player.

It also has 15 game boards and sets for those who like visual variety. You can also switch between 2D and  3D. And you get a huge library full of grand master matches. You can learn from the greatest of great.

All in all, this program is a must for a chess fan who likes a bit of everything.

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.