Chess Mates

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Chess Mates
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Developer Presage Software [1]
Publisher Brainstorm
Designer Dane Bigham
Platforms
Release
Genre Chess
Mode Single-player

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 Presage Software. [4] The original price was $34.95. [5]

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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. [7]

References

  1. ↑ "Presage Products - Chess Mates". Presage Software. Archived from the original on June 14, 1997. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  2. ↑ "News". 1997-06-05. Archived from the original on 1997-06-05. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
  3. ↑ "Interplay Debuts Brainstorm". 1997-06-06. Archived from the original on 1997-06-06. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
  4. ↑ "The Creators of the Award-winning "Mario Teaches Typing" Release Innovative CD-ROM that Teaches Children the Game of Chess". presage.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 1997. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Chessboard Chums". Chicago Tribune . May 15, 1997.
  6. ↑ Savignano, Lisa. "Chess Mates". All Game Guide . Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  7. ↑ "DiscoverySchool.com review". Archived from the original on 2011-07-10. Retrieved 2010-06-15.
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