Chess - New Version!

Check out these great NEW features!

·   Play Standard, Blitz or two Rated modes.

·   View the board and pieces in 2D or 3D.

·   Jump into a Quick Match game and we'll find players for you.

·   Play against a challenging AI opponent  in single-player mode.

·   View all possible moves highlighted in Standard and Blitz.

·   Review the history of all the moves played in the game.

·   Enjoy a cool look and feel with a realistic game board.

·   Resize your window as large as you want -- the game actually gets bigger.

·   Invite your friends and family through MSN Messenger. It's easy!

  Chess Game Overview

About this game...

Chess is a classic strategy board game that has been played for hundreds of years. Each type of chess piece is allowed to make certain moves. The goal of the game is to checkmate your opponent, that is, to trap their King with no possible moves to avoid capture.  If the game reaches the point where neither player can achieve checkmate, the game results in a draw. Take your time strategizing each move or speed the game up in the Blitz mode.  

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