Chess Mates Explained

Chess Mates
Developer:	Presage Software
Publisher:	Brainstorm
Designer:	Dane Bigham
Genre:	Chess
Modes:	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.^[1] The original price was $34.95.^[2]

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.^[3]

External links

• Chess Mates at MobyGames
• Chess Mates at DiscoverySchool
• Chess Mates at gameDB

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Creators of the Award-winning "Mario Teaches Typing" Release Innovative CD-ROM that Teaches Children the Game of Chess. https://web.archive.org/web/19970414140330/http://www.presage.com/news.html. presage.com. April 14, 1997. December 3, 2023.
2. News: Chessboard Chums . . May 15, 1997.
3. Web site: DiscoverySchool.com review . 2010-06-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110710133244/http://school.discoveryeducation.com/parents/reviewcorner/games/chessmates.html . 2011-07-10 . dead .