Reviews and Endorsements of Chess Mentor^®

New York Times (3/26/98) Review of Chess Mentor, "Plain Style, but Plenty to Digest" :

... I found it hard to tear myself away from the program....
... if, like me, you enjoy solving chess problems for the sheer challenge, you will find it very easy to get wrapped up in Chess Mentor.

International Grandmaster and Six Time U.S. Champion Walter Browne:

The only chess program I've ever seen which asks all the questions, and has all the answers and explanations. Any player, from novice to expert, finally has the chance to improve by leaps and bounds!

Grand Master, World Blindfold Champion, and Dean of chess columnists George Koltanowski:

Chess Mentor coaches beginners to masters by giving hints and feedback, and the entire program is straightforward and well documented.

Dr. Enrique Irazoqui, Chief Editor of Computer Chess Reports:

There is no program I would recommend more wholeheartedly than Chess Mentor.

International Grandmaster and Two Time (1987 & 1995) U.S. Champion Nick de Firmian:

Chess Mentor brings top flight chess to life for players of all strengths.

PC Computing, November 96:

Chess Mentor: Perfectly pitched crystal-clear tutoring for beginner to expert players.

FIDE Master and Renowned Chess Author "Chess for Dummies", James Eade, in Chess Life, December 96:

Chess Mentor is simply the best chess instruction software that I've ever seen. They hire talented, proven teachers, such as Jeremy Silman, and they utilize the computer to assist in the instruction in remarkable ways.

International Master and Renowned Chess Author Jeremy Silman:

I was amazed when I first saw Chess Mentor! It is the ultimate chess teaching tool. I can now provide instruction in ways that I only dreamed of being able to do with chess books.

Cyril Josephs, in Chess Monthly (U.K.), December 96:

I stress that the whole program is great fun. Imagine having a master player by your side whenever you call him. His play remains consistently excellent, he never tires, never grumbles and is always willing to teach and to repeat his exhortations until we have truly understood. I have one very serious complaint about Chess Mentor for which I see no solution. It is addictive. With learning comes increased enjoyment and the learning process here is truly enjoyable.

International Grandmaster Einar Gausel, in "Vi Menn", (Norway), January 96:

Today's market is overflowing with computer programs that can play chess, but it is not at all clear that your play will benefit from them. The American program Chess Mentor therefore meets an important need, because it supplies you with a teacher instead of an opponent. This new learning tool is both entertaining and educational. With six different levels of difficulty, it should suit everyone from novice to master level.

International Master, Renowned Chess Author, and U.S. Olympiad Captain John Donaldson:

Chess Mentor opens up a new era of learning for the aspiring player.

HomePC, June 96:

This is not game software -- instead, Chess Mentor is a smart, friendly tutor that customizes its lesson plan for you. Whether you're a first-timer or reaching for grandmaster status, this program teaches you the right moves. -- An across the board success in chess.

International Master Larry Kaufman, in Computer Chess Reports, November 96:

Chess Mentor seems to be the premier teaching program on the market today. I am sure that your strength will go up if you follow the program and put in the necessary time.

International Master and Former (1973) U.S. Champion John Grefe:

Using Chess Mentor is like training with a Master who dispenses hints, advice, and chess wisdom as you work through a series of interactive exercises.

Computer Chess Reports, December 96:

There are four teaching chess computer programs on the market, and Chess Mentor is the best.

Computer Games Strategy Plus, June 96:

Chess Mentor is the best learning tool we've seen to actually help a chess player improve their play.

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