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Here you will find chess software programs to run on your Mac. Please be advised that if it is not listed in this category it will not run on a Mac but is designed only to run with Windows operating system or PCs. The Mac versions will run on any Mac with OS 7.1 or later. (New Macs with OS X can run older, pre-OS X software in what's called the "classic" mode - programs open and look just they were designed to do, but have none of the newer OS X features).
$29.95-$99.95
Shredder Classic Mac, Shredder 9 Mac and Deep Shredder 9 Mac combine extremely powerful chess play with easy handling. The level of play of the program can be adjusted to any chess playing strength, so that everyone can find an adequate chess partner. Many functions are available for analyzing one's own chess games. Click here to learn more.
Chessmaster
9000 MAC$39.95 Usually ships in 24 hours
The last version of Chessmaster to appear on our favorite platform was Chessmaster 6000 way back in the last century....Times have moved on and after a gap of five years Chessmaster is returning to the Mac in its latest incarnation as Chessmaster 9000. Click here to learn about Chessmaster 9000 for the Mac
Fruit
2.2
Download Only!
$34.95
Fruit's main feature is its incredible playing strength. Fruit 2.2 finished second in the last World Computer Chess Championships in Reykjavik 2005, being the only program among the first 7 running on a single processor and beating Shredder and Junior (running on 4 processors). Fruit scored 8.5 out of 11 games. Click here to learn more.
Learn
to play chess
with Fritz and Chesster
$34.95 Usually ships in 24 hours
For Mac Only
Fritz and Chesster, Learn to play chess does not teach chess in the usual way. It does not set up a board and explain how each of the pieces move. Instead it targets children who have never played chess before and teaches them the basic rules. There are cartoons and stories for the children to follow, and then there are tasks for them to solve interactively. Learn more about Fritz & Chesster, Learn to play chess
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Fritz, Bianca and Chesster are back in a new chess adventure! Jump into chess action to rescue Chesster from deep within the walls of King Black's Castle in Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster 2, "Chess in the Black Castle." You'll have lots of fun learning move by move about openings, middle game strategy and tactics, endgames, pinning, delivering check, attacking, protecting - and much more. Click here to learn more about Fritz and Chesster.
Endorsed by Garry Kasparov, Kasparov Chessmate is powered by an advanced chess engine that is designed to provide hours of thrilling challenges for players of all skill levels. Learn more
Your
First Lessons in Chess
by Food for Thought Software, Inc.
$19.95 Usually ships in 48 hours
CD ROM no other software required both PC and Mac
First Lessons is our basic tutorial for novices, whether young or old. Covering all the basic rules and moves, chess notation, opening strategy, tactics and common endgame scenarios. This is the perfect starting point for those new to chess. Dozens of animations, challenges and 165 interactive chess puzzles make learning a snap. Click here to learn more about Your First Lessons in Chess.
Chess
Workouts
Vol 1: Tactical Thinking
by Food for Thought Software, Inc
$16.95 Usually ships in 48 hours
CD ROM no other software required both PC and Mac
Introduce the basic tactical concepts with an interactive book designed to get players to recognize strategic and tactical opportunities. From pins to forks and skewers, undermining to overworking, discovering to trapping, basic tactical thinking is clearly defined and demonstrated via interactive puzzles. Simple text explanations and minimal reliance on chess notation make it a perfect learning tool for early students. Over 300 one-step puzzles cement basic knowledge via practice around important themes. Click here to learn more about Chess Workouts chess training software program.
Chess
Workouts
Vol 2: Checkmate Thinking
by Food for Thought Software, Inc
$16.95 Usually ships in 48 hours
CD ROM no other software required both PC and Mac
Apply the tactical thinking lessons learned above to the ultimate goal - delivering checkmate! Over 200 interactive checkmate problems for early players that illustrate basic chess thinking principles and let players learn for themselves how to apply tactical thinking to real-life scenarios. This book emphasizes checkmate through pattern recognition, teaching early players how to gain mate by executing basic attack plans with various combinations of pieces. Click here to learn more about Chess Workouts chess training software program.
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Vol 3: Endgame Thinking
by Food for Thought Software, Inc
$16.95 Usually ships in 48 hours
CD ROM no other software required both PC and Mac
It may all come down to this, and here's where beginners have the most trouble. A course on tactics at the end of the game, where clear thinking and careful play are of the utmost importance as players seek to preserve an advantage or overcome a deficit. Learn the tactics of pawn promotion and the rules that let you create a winning position - or prevent your opponent from gaining one! Square of the Pawn, Key Squares, Key Positions, Outflanking, Triangulation, Blocked Pawns, Rook Endings, and Shouldering are just some of the many critical endgame topics covered through in-depth lessons and interactive exercises. This is a thorough and fascinating book, for player's who have mastered the basics of Volumes 1 and 2. Recommended for fourth grade and up. Click here to learn more about Chess Workouts chess training software program.
Chess
Workouts
Vol 4: Opening Thinking
by Food for Thought Software, Inc
$16.95 Usually ships in 48 hours
CD ROM no other software required both PC and Mac
The same interactive format as the titles above, exploring how to think from the very beginning of the game. Covering the common openings and variants, with traps, zaps and more. Opening play is taught not by memorizing endless series of moves and positions, but via lessons and interactive positions that emphasize our Eleven Opening Principles. From "Control the Center" to "King Safety", "Advance with Threat" to "Respond to all Threats" (and many more!), it's knowing the ideas behind the moves that teach players what the best moves are! Like Volume 3, this is an extremely in-depth book aimed at players who have mastered Volumes 1 and 2. Recommended for fourth grade and up. Click here to learn more about Chess Workouts chess training software program.
Chess
Workouts
Vol 5: More Tactical Thinking
by Food for Thought Software, Inc.
$16.95 Usually ships in 48 hours
CD ROM no other software required both PC and Mac
Official Scholastic Software of the
United States Chess Federation
Internationally acclaimed player, coach and teacher Grandmaster Miron Sher joins David MacEnulty as coauthor of our second volume on Tactics and Strategy. Here we pick up where Volume 1, Tactical Thinking©, left off, as we examine the use of all the important chess tactics in much more complex positions. More Tactical Thinking© aims at intermediate players, as we show them how to launch attacks over several moves and gain material or positional advantage via the use of various tactical ploys. Over 300 puzzles with solutions in two or more moves, this is for intermediate level scholastic players. Learn more about Chess Workouts.
Vol 6: More Checkmate Thinking
by Food for Thought Software, Inc.
$16.95 Usually ships in 48 hours
CD ROM no other software required both PC and Mac
Official Scholastic Software of the
United States Chess Federation
Internationally acclaimed player, coach and teacher Grandmaster Miron Sher joins David MacEnulty as coauthor of our second volume on Checkmate strategy. This picks up where Volume 2, Checkmate Thinking, left off. Using the same techniques of checkmate pattern recognition and attacks organized by piece combinations, players learn to recognize and execute their checkmate opportunities in more difficult situations. Over 300 mate in two, three or more move positions are used to teach intermediate players how to create, launch and execute checkmate attacks. Learn more about Chess Workouts.
Chess
Workout Packages
by Food for Thought Software
Official Scholastic Software of the
United States Chess Federation
Here is a terrific gift for an entire family! Chess Workout Packages are ideal for families with several chess players at different levels from novice to skilled or with several kids who have an interest in chess. Take a look, it is gift that will bring a lifetime of enjoyment. Click here to learn more about Chess Workout Packages.
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