Now, world class chess for Windows® 95.

The Chessmaster® 4000 Windows® 95 edition features a powerful 32-bit chess engine, along with dazzling graphics and modem and networking capability raising computerized
chess to a superior level of excellence!

World Class Chessmaster

• The Awesome Power of our chess engine. At last, a chess program that genuinely takes advantage of the 32-bit processing capabilities of 486 and higher processors.
• Modem and LAN support. Invite someone to a game, across the hall or across the continent.
• Custom Windows Interface for spectacular graphics. You'll appreciate the difference! Also, Windows clipboard is now supported.
• Quick Entry Features. Simply click on a source or destination square and the piece will automatically move, or key in part of a move in the current notation and your move is made!
• Sound effects, MIDI music, more on-screen commentaries, more tutorials and a dozen stunning, colorful chess sets.

The Chessmaster as a Mentor...

• Chess Tutorial. We've added an interactive, animated tutorial to develop your play, written by Yasser Seirawan, former U.S. Chess National Champion.
• Ten Additional Teaching Displays including pinned pieces, isolated pawns, etc. The extensive Teaching Display feature graphically illustrates board coverage, legal moves, and pieces threatened by capture.
• Rate My Play. Play any of 30 specially selected famous games and try to predict the correct moves. The Chessmaster will rate your performance.

The Chessmaster as a Resource...

• Chess Annotator. An auto-annotator feature automatically generates expert annotation on a previously played game. The Chessmaster analyzes good and doubtful moves, displayed in conversational English. A chess first from Mindscape.
• More Classic Games. Replay and analyze 500 of the greatest games in chess history, with annotations.
• Active Implementation of USCF Rules. Including adjournment, 3 move repetition, 50 and 100 move rules, draw claims, etc.
• Improved Import/Export. Now it's easier than ever to interface with popular chess database programs.
• Print games and boards for later reference.

The Chessmaster as an Opponent...

• Opening Moves Library. Choose from a massive selection of extensively annotated opening positions.
• Expanded Personalities. Choose from a library of unique computer opponents for all levels of play, from newcomers to past grand masters, or create your own. Expanded parameters in The Chessmaster 4000 allow you to fine-tune and customize your opponent's play for qualities such as control of center, contempt for draw, mobility, etc.

The Chessmaster Environment...

• Dazzling Graphics, Perspectives. Choose between 3-D or 2-D. Rotate the board. Set 3-D viewing angle and perspective. Supports Super VGA.
• Multiple Chess Sets. Choose from a dozen chess sets including Staunton, Chinese, and Napoleon, or design your own chess set or board!

"With each new version, The Chessmaster proves once again why it's the reigning grand master of PC-based chess programs." - Game Players PC Entertainment

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Back of Box - Windows (US/CA) [Windows 95 Edition]

Now, World Class Chess from The Software Toolworks!

The all-new Chessmaster® 4000 Turbo incorporates a new super charged 32-bit chess engine, easy to visualize chess boards, dazzling graphics, and modem and networking capability-raising computerized chess to a new level of excellence!

A New Chessmaster

• The Awesome Power of the new King 2.0 chess engine. This powerful engine takes advantage of the 32-bit processing capabilities of 386, 486, and higher processors. Chess for the personal computer has reached a new level of sophistication!
• Modem and LAN support. Invite someone to a game, across the hall or across the continent.
• New Custom Windows Interface for spectacular graphics. You'll appreciate the difference! Also, Windows clipboard is now supported.
• Quick Entry Feature. Simply click on a source or destination square and the piece will automatically move, or key in part of a move in the current notation and your move is made!
• Sound effects, MIDI music, more commentaries, more tutorials and a dozen stunning, colorful chess sets.

The Chessmaster as a Mentor...

• New Chess Tutorial. We've added a new, interactive, animated tutorial to develop your play, written by Yasser Seirawan, former U.S. Chess National Champion.
• Ten Additional Teaching Displays including pinned pieces, isolated pawns, etc. The extensive Teaching Display feature graphically illustrates board coverage, legal moves, and pieces threatened by capture.
• Rate My Play. Play any of 30 specially selected famous games and try to predict the correct moves. The Chessmaster will rate your performance.

The Chessmaster as a Resource...

• Chess Annotator. A new auto-annotator feature automatically generates expert annotation on a previously played game. The Chessmaster analyzes good and doubtful moves in conversational English. A chess first from The Software Toolworks!
• More Classic Games. Replay and analyze 500 of the greatest games in chess history, with annotations.
• Active Implementation of USCF Rules. Including adjournment, 3 move repetition, 50 and 100 move rules, draw claims, etc.
• Improved Import/Export. Now it's easier than ever to interface with the most popular chess database programs.
• Print games and boards for later reference.

The Chessmaster as an Opponent...

• Expanded Personalities. Choose from a library of unique computer opponents for all levels of play, from newcomers to past grand masters, or create your own. Newly expanded parameters in The Chessmaster 4000 allow you to fine tune and customize your opponent's play for qualities like control of center, contempt for draw, mobility, etc.
• Opening Moves Library. Choose from a massive selection of extensively annotated opening positions.

The Chessmaster Environment...

• Dazzling Graphics, Perspectives. Choose between 3-D or 2-D. Rotate the board. Set 3-D viewing angle and perspective. Supports Super VGA.
• Multiple Chess Sets. Choose from a dozen chess sets including Staunton, Chinese, and Napoleon, or design your own chess set or board!

"With each new version, The Chessmaster proves once again why it's the reigning Grand Master of PC-based Chess programs. -Game Players PC Entertainment

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Back of Box - Windows 3.x (US)

Now, World Class Chess from Mindscape!

The all-new Chessmaster® 4000 Turbo incorporates a supercharged 32 -bit chess engine, easy to visualise chess boards, dazzling graphics and spoken advice from The Chessmaster - raising computerised chess to a new level of excellence!

A Powerful Opponent

Play one-on-one with The Chessmaster. The renowned King 2.0 engine powers the Captain Sith program, challenging novice through senior master.

Set the strength and personality. Choose from unique computer opponents for all levels of play, from newcomers to past grand masters, or create your own. The Chessmaster 4000 allows you to fine tune and customise your opponent's play for qualities like control of centre, contempt for draw, and mobility.

Learn from The Chessmaster®

Using sound and animation, The Chessmaster helps you develop your game. Start with Chess Rules and Yasser Seirawan's interactive tutorial, then try advanced positional analysis presented in conversational English.

Clear, concise spoken English advice on positions by The Chessmaster.

Library of Great Games

Replay classic games from a library of 500 historical masterpieces.

Fascinating chess history and culture based on the John G. White Collection - The Hall of Champions, the history of chess, and the unique chess facts quiz.

Extensive library of Karpov and Kasparov games - and commentary by Anatoly Karpov on his favourite games.

Multimedia Presentation

Powerful graphics. Set up the chess board as you like it. Choice of sets, boards and perspectives, including 3D.

Multimedia tour of the history of chess, featuring video from the spectacular John G.White Collection.

Sound effects, music, more commentaries, more tutorials and a dozen stunning, colourful chess sets.

Advanced Features

Opening moves library. Choose from a massive selection of extensively annotated opening positions and the opening book editor.

Chess annotator. The annotator feature automatically generates expert annotation on a previously played game. The Chessmaster analyses good and doubtful moves in conversational English.

Time controls. Unlimited levels of play. Separate time controls for white and black. Varying levels of analysis.

Tournament play. Setup a round robin for up to ten players. Any combination of human and
computer opponents.

Chess ranking. The Chessmaster can estimate your chess ranking.

Solve for mate. Multiple solutions to complex chess problems.

Modem support. Invite someone to a game, across the hall or across the continent (multiple copies required).

"This is the best chess game on the PC, both in terms of its ability as an opponent, and its overall look and feel." - PC Format Recommended

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Back of Box - Windows 3.x (UK)

Now, World Class Chess from Mindscape!

The all-new Chessmaster® 4000 Turbo incorporates a supercharged 32 -bit chess engine, easy to visualise chess boards, dazzling graphics, and spoken advice from The Chessmaster - raising computerised chess to a new level of excellence!

A Powerful Opponent

Play one-on-one with The Chessmaster. The renowned King 2.0 engine powers the Captain Sith program, challenging novice through senior master.

Set the strength and personality. Choose from unique computer opponents for all levels of play, from newcomers to past grand masters, or create your own. The Chessmaster 4000 allows you to fine tune and customise your opponent's play for qualities like control of centre, contempt for draw, and mobility.

Learn from The Chessmaster®

Using sound and animation, The Chessmaster helps you develop your game. Start with Chess Rules and Yasser Seirawan's interactive tutorial, then try advanced positional analysis presented in conversational English.

Clear, concise spoken English advice on positions by The Chessmaster.

Library of Great Games

Replay classic games from a library of 500 historical masterpieces.

Fascinating chess history and culture based on the John G. White Collection - The Hall of Champions, the history of chess, and the unique chess facts quiz.

Extensive library of Karpov and Kasparov games - and commentary by Anatoly Karpov on his favourite games.

Multimedia Presentation

Powerful graphics. Set up the chess board as you like it. Choice of sets, boards and perspectives, including 3D.

Multimedia tour of the history of chess, featuring video from the spectacular John G.White Collection.

Sound effects, music, more commentaries, more tutorials and a dozen stunning, colourful chess sets.

Advanced Features

Opening moves library. Choose from a massive selection of extensively annotated opening positions and the opening book editor.

Chess annotator. The annotator feature automatically generates expert annotation on a previously played game. The Chessmaster analyses good and doubtful moves in conversational English.

Time controls. Unlimited levels   of play. Separate time controls for white and black. Varying levels of analysis.

Tournament play. Setup a round robin for up to ten players. Any combination of human and
computer opponents.

Chess ranking. The Chessmaster can estimate your chess ranking.

Solve for mate. Multiple solutions to complex chess problems.

Modem support. Invite someone to a game, across the hall or across the continent (multiple copies required).

"With each new version, The Chessmaster proves once again why it's the reigning grand master of PC-based chess programs. Game Players PC Entertainment

PCF Recommended 87% "This is the best chess game on the PC, both in terms of its ability as an opponent, and its overall look and feel". PC Format

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Back of Box - Windows 3.x (UK) [Gold Reserve release]

How Could We Ever Improve The World's Best Selling Chess Program?

We Gave It A Stronger Engine!

Computer chess enthusiasts will tell you that the software "engine" is what determines the true power of a chess program.

The new "turbocharged" 32-bit engine in The Chessmaster Version 4000 is based upon the engine that won the 1992 World Computer Chess Championship in Madrid, Spain. Taking advantage of the 32-bit processing capabilities of 386 and 486 processors, chess for the PC has reached a new level of excellence.

The Chessmaster 4000 Turbo has a new custom Windows interface for spectacular graphics. Choose between 3-D or 2-D. Rotate the board. Choose from a dozen chess sets or design your own set or board.

The Chessmaster acts as a mentor and provides a new interactive animated tutorial, ten additional teaching displays and "rate my plays" you predict the correct moves selected from famous games and The Chessmaster will score you.

New views including
3-D and rotating boards

The Software Toolworks has long been recognized as the leader in computer chess programs. Now, we're setting a new standard. Truly, The Chessmaster 4000 Turbo is the finest chess program in the world.

THE CHESSMASTER 4000 TURBO

The Finest Chess Program in The World!

Available for IBM PC and compatibles, Windows and MPC CD-ROM

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Print Ad - Computer Gaming World (US), #112 (November 1993)