Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster 2: Chess in the Black Castle review:5 stars (Great chess game to learn with!) - My 8 year old son, who plays competitive chess, loves this game. It teaches stategy and has good games for openings and middle games and end games. This was recommended by his chess coach and it is a way for him to learn on his own between sessions.

I would recommend this for players who know the rules, but need to strengthen their game - all done in a fun and truely learning way!5 stars (Even Better) - Even Better

I bought the first title Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster about a year ago for my son and he liked it a lot. He likes it so much that I got curious and started playing it myself. This software really taught me how to play chess so easily and in such a fun way. I did not play chess when I bought it but I do now!

When I saw on Amazon that there is a sequel available I ordered it right away and I have to say: It is even better than the first one.

If you know the basic rules of chess you will learn so much with this program so easily. There are 21 games within the game that teach you everything you need to know in order to play chess better. You learn about opening strategies, forks and skewers, pinning, castling, deflection, square rules, and, and, and...

The story is a lot of fun and makes you go through the games and learn because you really want to help free Chesster from the evil King Black (he is really evil).

Like in the first title the training mode comes with ten levels of difficulty from very easy to very difficult. But this version comes with a really nice coach function giving hints and tips while you play. Also, you can now reverse the board so that you can play with black at any time.

I also really like the graphics and the whole atmosphere the game provides. It really makes chess a game you want to play.

This program should get 6 and not just 5 stars.
5 stars (Part two Explains Castling. Helped my game!) - I have the first part, but it does not tell me anything in regard to Castling, but part two does have it, and explains it well, and what a difference it has made in my Chess game. With 200 games under my belt (i am still a novice) this has sure helped me stand against the Chess machine in this part 2 of Learn how to play Chess with Fritz and Chesster: Chess in the Black Castle. The format is just like the first part, it is story form, & this time Chesster the Rat gets kidnapped by King Black, and so it is up for little Bianca and little Fritz to save him from the selfish King who wants to be the only Chess master in the land. This is a clean game which will be enjoyable for parents and teens, as well as for young children.

Like i said, Castling will be explained, and it will show you how to do it in the Chess board. This is simply Awesome Chess entertainment by Viva Media.

Part 1 was made in 2003 and part 2 was made in 2004. This software program is from the country Germany.

*Message*, i find so surprising that this is so popular in some areas of the country(USA).

This part 2 is highly recommended but i too recommend both discs(meaning part 1 and 2 of learn how to play chess with fritz and chesster) so your game can improve, like it has for me. Get a couple of discs for your friends if they want to know how to play Chess.

This might sound washed up, but Chess is cool.
Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster 2: Chess in the Black Castle Features:
Computer Games
Classics (Classic)
Arcade
Retro
Board
Chess
Computer software (programs)
Kids (Children)
CD
For kids ages 8 and up
A new chess adventure with Fritz, Bianca, and Chesster
Covers openings, middle game tactics, endgames, pinning, and more
Over 20 mini games within the game for practice
Powered by "Fritz", the world's leading chess software

Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster 2- Chess in the Black Castle is the CD-ROM version. The full version can be purchased by clicking on the "CLICK HERE TO ORDER" button below for around 24.99USD.