''Chess Mates'' is a computer software program, released in 1996 for
Macintosh
The Mac (known as Macintosh until 1999) is a family of personal computers designed and marketed by Apple Inc. Macs are known for their ease of use and minimalist designs, and are popular among students, creative professionals, and software en ...
and 1997 for
Microsoft Windows, designed to teach the basics of
Chess
Chess is a board game for two players, called White and Black, each controlling an army of chess pieces in their color, with the objective to checkmate the opponent's king. It is sometimes called international chess or Western chess to dist ...
. ''Chess Mates'' was marketed as an easy way for children to learn the building blocks of becoming a successful chess player. It was developed by Stepping Stone (a division of Presage Software and Interplay) and published by Brainstorm. The original price was $34.95.
Reception
Although relatively few copies were released, the game has received favorable reviews. Discovery School cited the game's appealing graphics, sense of humor, and effective teaching of the various aspects of Chess.
References
External links
Chess Mates at MobyGamesChess Mates at gameDB
1996 video games
Video games developed in the United States
Windows games
Classic Mac OS games
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