Chess Mates

Chess Mates is a computer software program, released in 1996 for Macintosh and 1997 for Microsoft Windows, designed to teach the basics of Chess. 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.[3] The original price was $34.95.[4]

Chess Mates
Developer(s)Stepping Stone
Publisher(s)Brainstorm
Designer(s)Dane Bigham
Platform(s)Macintosh, Windows
Release
Genre(s)Abstract strategy game
Mode(s)Single-player

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.[5]

References
  1. "News". 1997-06-05. Archived from the original on 1997-06-05. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
  2. "Interplay Debuts Brainstorm". 1997-06-06. Archived from the original on 1997-06-06. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
  3. "Entertainment". The Kansas City Star. September 17, 1996.
  4. "Chessboard Chums". Chicago Tribune. May 15, 1997.
  5. "DiscoverySchool.com review". Archived from the original on 2011-07-10. Retrieved 2010-06-15.


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