USCF Chess

USCF Chess boasts the most advanced AI opponents ever to grace home PC chess gaming. Licensed and designed along side the United States Chess Federation, this is the only chess program sanctioned by the USCF. It’s very straight to the point and no frills, considered more as a tutoring tool than a grand game production, USCF Chess delivers a Grand Master’s compilation of strategies on a sleek, elegant board-view interface, available in both 2D and 3D board styles.
New chess players, novices and Grand Masters alike can benefit tremendously from spending time playing chess simulation, which includes over 300,000 opening moves and recommended strategies displayed in real time.

Beside the actual game play, a strategy and tutorial interface is included to give novices a sense of chess as well as allow intermediate chess players to add to their barrage of chess knowledge. You can also study and analyze the most memorable chess matches in Grand Master Tournament history or replaying them for yourself.
Of course if you think you have what it takes, you can skip all the tutelage and get straight to the big show: the ultimate challenge which is a timed game against the highest lever computer player! If another live opponent strikes your fancy, you can play against a friend via modem or LAN, maybe invite a self-proclaimed chess aficionado to a friendly gentleman’s game for bragging rights.
Before the days of Sierra’s Power Chess, USCF Chess’ mentor feature set itself apart from other chess games. The mentoring system guides you move-by-move throughout each game, offering commentary to help you understand strategy on both sides of the board. Starting with the chess strategy tutorial and continuing on with the mentorship in game, USCF Chess will greatly increase every level of player’s knowledge and give them more understanding into chess’ battle of whit.
USCF Chess also has PGN support format built-in. PGN (Portable Game Notation) is the standard format for chess data files. This function allows players to download recent chess tournament game information files from the internet and replay them on your computer. The most unique feature of USCF Chess that sets it apart from all others is the ability to get an official United Stated Chess Federation ranking. As you play and progress in game, it measures you skill and you can print a certificate with you ranking, according to USCF Chess. This certificate is accepted in national tournaments hosted by the U.S.C.F.
Although not visually stunning and a lack in brain stimulating ambiance music (or any music for that matter), USCF Chess does an excellent job of entertaining and challenging all skill chess players. From tutorials, in game mentoring, ability to play across a network, access to PGN format chess files, Grand Master Tournament archives and an overwhelming knowledge of USCF Chess’ AI, it is a well rounded game for everyone to enjoy, not just chess enthusiasts.