Chess is a two-player board game played on a chessboard, a square-checkered board with 64 squares arranged in an eight-by-eight grid. It is one of the world's most popular games, played by millions of people worldwide at home, in clubs, online, by correspondence, and in tournaments.

Each player begins the game with sixteen pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns, each of these types of pieces moving differently. Pieces are used to attack and capture the opponent's pieces. The object of the game is to checkmate the opponent's king by placing it under threat of capture ("check") which cannot be avoided. In addition to checkmate, the game can be won by the voluntary resignation of one's opponent, which may occur when too much material is lost, or if checkmate appears unavoidable. A game may result in a draw in several ways, and neither player wins.

This software is a great tool for playing and practising chess. A very advanced system is made simple to use by the great interface which you'll pick up in no time. Play against the built-in chess engine (computer player), and store the results for later analysis. Switch between a 2D top-down view of the board or a full 3D rendering of real-time gameplay.

• 2D and 3D view
• edit games, insert comments, variations
• plug-in chess engine for play and analysis
• Play Fischer Random Chess / Chess 960, or Shuffle Chess
• Opening Books
• ECO opening classification
• Position Search
• Create HTML and PDF files.

You will receive a professionally produced and colour-printed CD or DVD in a protective sleeve and sturdy cardboard mailer. We have produced a custom autorun menu to assist you with the easy installation of your new software. To begin, simply insert the disc into your computer and the menu will begin after a short moment. The box image used is for illustration purposes only.

Full email support is included with every purchase. In the unlikely event that you encounter any problems either with the installation or with the use of your purchase, please contact us before leaving feedback so out support team can resolve the issue to your satisfaction. Your item is fully protected by our 14 day refund policy and we will offer prompt replacements if your item does not arrive or arrives damaged. Please contact us and we will do our very best to help you. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

This CD-ROM is compatible with the following operating systems:

• Full 14 day refund policy - any item, any reason, no quibbles.
• Item lost in the post or damaged on arrival? Let us know for a prompt replacement!
• Full customer support on all items.
• Download service available if required at no extra cost.
• Worldwide shipping.
• Friendly, helpful service.

We take pride in our fast order shipping. Your order is delivered by Royal Mail, to the address you give during the order process. We are based in the United Kingdom, so a domestic order will usually arrive in 3-5 working days. International orders can take longer, dependent on destination. If your item does not arrive after a reasonable time, please contact us and we will gladly send a replacement at no cost to you. Please note that once an item is sent we no longer have control over the delivery. We always dispatch items quickly but occasionally they do go missing and it is no fault of our own. Please consider this when contacting us.

Will I receive a boxed product as shown in the picture?

The box image is for illustration purposes only. You will receive a CD or DVD-ROM in a protective mailer. We produce all of our products to the highest standard. If you have already received your item and you are not happy, please contact us via eBay messages and we will gladly help you.


Do you offer customer support?

Yes, we offer full customer support for all our products. If you do encounter any problems during the installation or use of your purchase, simply contact us via eBay messages and we will endeavour to resolve the situation for you.


What is the condition of the item? Will I receive a sealed product?

All of our items are brand new. Discs are shipped in a cardboard CD/DVD mailer, and the disc itself is contained in a clear plastic or windowed-paper wallet. The wallets aren't sealed, but the cardboard mailer is.


Do you offer postage or shipping discounts?

Shipping and postage is free to all domestic customers. Our international customers should see below for our international shipping rates. If you make an international order for 5 or more items we will be able to offer further discounts so please request an invoice after your order.


Do you have refund policy?

We have a 14-day no quibble, whatever-the-reason, full refund policy. In the unlikely event that you're not satisfied for whatever reason, simply request a refund via the eBay messaging system and we will process the return request quickly. We simply ask that you return the item in a saleable condition.


My item is not working correctly. What should I do?

All items are tested for integrity prior to shipping, and are properly packed for prompt delivery. Still, the occasional dud can slip through the net - so if you think you've received a duffer, simply let us know via eBay messages and we'll send out another copy pronto!


I am unhappy with my item. What should I do?

If you are unhappy at all with any of our products please avoid leaving negative feedback and ratings and instead contact us through eBay messages. With our prompt and effective customer support, along with our no-questions-asked refund policy, there's really no reason why you can't be completely happy with our transaction! Whatever the problem, please do get in touch!


Are your products available as a download?

Yes we have a download service. This is by request only, but of course we can accommodate. You'll still receive your physical copy (eBay rules), but to request a download, simply get in touch via eBay messages. This option may be of particular interest to international customers as it'll (hopefully) be much faster than waiting for the delivery!


My item has not arrived yet. What should I do?

Domestic orders should not take any longer than 7 days to arrive, although this can be exceeded in the event of strikes, inclement weather, Christmas, etc. Orders from outside the UK may take up to 14 working days although this varies by destination. If your item has not arrived in good time, please contact us and we will send you a replacement at no extra cost. If you need your item quickly please contact us and we can send you a download to use while you wait for delivery.


Can I install and use the software on more than one computer?

Yes, you may install the software on any number of home or office computers.


Is the software a full program and not a trial? Do I have to pay for updates?

All of our products are full installations; we do not sell trial versions. Future updates are included in the price.


Will I receive a book or printed manual with my CD-ROM?

If included, manuals are included in PDF format on your disc, and are available from the autorun menu. A PDF reader will also be available in the event that there isn't one already installed on your system. You can print the manual from the PDF reader if a hard copy is required.


Is this item compatible with Windows 7?

Yes, all of our products are Windows 7 compatible.