Operating System: Windows 95 / 98 / ME Processor: Pentium 200 Hard Drive Space: 20Mb Memory: 16Mb Graphics: 800x600x16bit colour CD-ROM Speed: 4x or faster Audio: Soundblaster or Compatible Printer: Not Required

Virtual Chess 2 - The ideal partner for all chess players

Virtual Chess 2 is capable of selective thought and adapting to all levels of play, from a beginner who simulated human errors to world-class level. The program has beaten the runner-up in the 1993 World Championships. Best recorded performance: 2680 ELO.

Interactive Chess Lessons given to you by your chess companion Titus the Fox will teach you all there is to know about chess and help you improve your overall performance.

Virtual Chess 2 boasts an extended library of openings, an updated database with more than 50,000 games by Grand Masters and many chess problems for you to solve.

It's analysis and evaluation skills have been perfected to give you a better insight into and understanding of the game.

It's graphical interface provides 3D real-time display. It also features 12 interchangable styles of chessboard and pieces in 2D and 3D.

Network and Internet games supported via TCP/IP, IPX, modem and serial cable.

Operating System: Windows 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 Processor: Pentium 100 Hard Drive Space: 60Mb Memory: 32Mb Graphics: 800x600x16bit colour CD-ROM Speed: 4x or faster Audio: Soundblaster or Compatible Printer: Not Required

If you want a game of chess with a difference, Purple's Chess Champion is for you! Chess Champion is designed to play in the style of Russian world champion Mikhail Tal, famous for his daring and attacking style of play. Rather than searching for the best move with raw computing power, Chess Champion considers each position based on a large amount of chess knowledge. The result id that Chess Champion emulates human characteristics, playing naturally and aggresively.

Features include:

• Highly sophisticated and customisable user interface
• Supports every form of network play with an intergrated interface to both free and commercial internet chess servers
• Engine written by a Master
• A vast 510Mb library of opening moves and end game table bases
• Suitable for beginners and experts alike