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With Kids gives Fritz & Chesster 2 a five-star rating. "If your
children already know the basics and want to hone their chess skills, turn
to the newly-released Learn to Play Chess with Chesster and Fritz 2.
Continuing the interactive adventure format of the first title, King Black
is back, causing trouble. This time he has trapped Prince Fritz, Bianca, and
Chesster in his dungeon. They can escape only after winning a series of chess-training
arcade games that teach specific chess openings, middle game tactics, and endgame
moves. Before this adventure is over, kids will have explored 21 challenging
activities, including navigating through a swamp to learn chess notation."

This in-depth
review starts with the following description: When I was a young chess
player, my training consisted of quick matches with my Dad, when he had time
at night. Mostly, I was left alone with a manual that read like stereo instructions
to a kid just progressing past "Dick and Jane" periodicals. Still,
I tried and got a good foundation for the game. But, if you don't have such
time, or still get stuck in spite of having the "instructions" with
you - what then? Viva Chess created "Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and
Chesster" last year and it was a huge success for the young generation
of sprouting young Grand Masters (to be). This year, they have followed up
that game with the sequel - amazingly called "Learn to Play Chess with
Fritz and Chesster 2." The game is more original than the title...
Sunday Express
In the Sunday Express
Luke McShane describes his experience with the program.
