Chessmaster: The Art of Learning

Chessmaster: The Art of Learning broadens the scope of chess to encompass broader learning principles. The Art of Learning, Josh Waitzkin’s much-anticipated book, is intended to pave the way for long-term success on and off the chessboard. The eight-time National Chess Champion and two-time Martial Arts World Champion immerses users in some of his most thrilling and formative chess moments, including the iconic final game from the book and film Searching for Bobby Fischer. Waitzkin then moves on to the classics, presenting newcomers to magnificent games by some of the most influential players in chess history. Waitzkin’s most revealing commentary not only explains the principles of the game to the neophyte chess player but also humanizes the path to mastery. Chess has never been more entertaining. • PLAYER PROFILE -Four player profiles are supported, each storing the player’s progress and performance ratings. • LEARN CHESS – International Chess Master Josh Waitzkin teaches a comprehensive course on the fundamentals of chess. – Tutorials based on Josh Waitzkin’s seminal book The Art of Learning. • SINGLE-PLAYER – Training mode: Play against one of several predefined opponents and analyze your performance. – Ranked Play: Put your abilities to the test against a range of opponents to determine your ranking. – Create a position for solving chess issues or recreating legendary positions. • MINI-GAMES / PUZZLES – Sharpen your intellect by completing up to seven chess puzzles designed to improve your skills, including Fork My Fruit, Minefield, Masterpiece, Chain Reaction, Breaking the Lines, and Pawn Charge. • MULTIPLAYER – Play with a friend one-on-one. – Play Progressive, Dark, Extinction, Losing, and Los Alamos Chess with your pals to master one of five new chess variants.