Chessmaster: The Art of Learning

 PSP
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Feb 12, 2008
  • Also On: PC
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  • Summary: Chessmaster: The Art of Learning expands the scope of chess to include broader principles of learning. Josh Waitzkin's much-anticipated book The Art of Learning (Free Press) is designed to pave the road to successful long-term growth on and off the chessboard. The eight-time National ChessChessmaster: The Art of Learning expands the scope of chess to include broader principles of learning. Josh Waitzkin's much-anticipated book The Art of Learning (Free Press) is designed to pave the road to successful long-term growth on and off the chessboard. The eight-time National Chess Champion and two-time martial arts World Champion puts users in his shoes in some of the most riveting and formative moments of his chess career, including the legendary climactic game from the book and film Searching for Bobby Fischer. Waitzkin then turns to the classics, introducing beginners to brilliant games from some of the most important players in the history of chess. In his most revealing commentary ever, Waitzkin not only teaches the beginning chess player the fundamentals of the game, but also humanizes the road to mastery. [Ubisoft]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 4
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  1. Pocket Gamer UK
    70
    Don't expect much in the way of useful tuition if you're an experienced player but for the novice this is a superb place to start.
  2. IGN
    66
    There are a lot of modes and games to get into and the stat-tracking profiles let you see how far you've come. However, the presentation is completely phoned-in and will make you wonder why the hell this budget-looking title is priced at $30.
  3. PSM3 Magazine UK
    62
    Entertaining enough to capture your king for a bit. [July 2008, p.78]
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  4. GamesRadar+
    60
    Just don’t expect to do well against the seemingly impossible programmed computer opponents.

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  1. thekenneth
    Mar 2, 2016
    10
    I believe that this chess game is very useful to people who plan to go to hospital fields because this game gets you acquainted with the colorI believe that this chess game is very useful to people who plan to go to hospital fields because this game gets you acquainted with the color white and requires surgical precision but just like a hospital, showing this to the correct group of people will cause people to commit suicide.… Expand
  2. AubriG.
    Mar 2, 2008
    10
    Whenever I see these little underhyped sorts of games I get excited - I prefer the underground stuff. This game is underground, and for good Whenever I see these little underhyped sorts of games I get excited - I prefer the underground stuff. This game is underground, and for good reason. I don't know anybody other than maybe my friends in Germany who are in to chess! It would be awesome to see this on the Wii, but on PSP it's great. I play it every morning on the way to college, and if there's a chess club on campus I'm considering joining it!… Expand
  4. YouralgebraTeacher
    Mar 4, 2008
    10
    I found one of my students playing this in class and confiscated his PSP, which I found out later that he was playing a chess video game! I I found one of my students playing this in class and confiscated his PSP, which I found out later that he was playing a chess video game! I didn't know such a thing existed. Long story short... I ended up getting it for myself (and a PSP). As a high school algebra teacher I feel that it is my right to exercise logical playtime in between classes!… Expand
  5. BarberL.
    Mar 2, 2008
    9
    Really interesting game. for those of you thinking, clever beings who still play games for reasons other than graphics and explosions, this Really interesting game. for those of you thinking, clever beings who still play games for reasons other than graphics and explosions, this is a great game for the PSP.… Expand
  6. HaroldW.
    Mar 5, 2008
    9
    spectacular puzzle game. clearly it's not COD4, but that's the point. if you're sick of games being marketed solely for their spectacular puzzle game. clearly it's not COD4, but that's the point. if you're sick of games being marketed solely for their graphics and how many headshots you can get, this is the game for you.… Expand
  7. NedG.
    Mar 4, 2008
    9
    It's hard to believe, but the graphics are great. See for yourself. PS it's not about the graphics at all, but it's good to It's hard to believe, but the graphics are great. See for yourself. PS it's not about the graphics at all, but it's good to know isn't it?… Expand
  8. [Anonymous]
    Jun 2, 2008
    5
    Pretty average. Interface is clean, however the game itself is quite bland. The tutorials are lame and I do not see how they could possibly Pretty average. Interface is clean, however the game itself is quite bland. The tutorials are lame and I do not see how they could possibly improve your chess skills. Even the Chessmaster available on the mobile (java) has infinitely more tutorials/set games to improve your skills. Definitely disappointing.… Expand

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