"Driel" wrote in message ...
Hi all,

I'm ashamed to say that I absolutely don't understand chess - so I can't
teach my seven-yr-old who is desperate to learn.

Can anyone recommend a chess programme for Playstation 2 which could both
teach him, and act as his opponent?

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

Driel



If you would consider a PC version, then I would have to recommend ChessMaster 9000. I have this and it has an excellent 2nd CD
included that has the best collection of training tools that I have ever seen. Everything from openings, effective piece play, pawn
structures, tactics. You get instructional examples on the chess board with audio that instructs and you have training drills where
you can practice what you have learned immediately. And to make all that even better the 1st CD has the ChessMaster Program that
you install to your PC. You can choose to play computer opponents from 45 Elo up to GM levels. They play different styles also
which is good. I guess there must be a PS2 version from other posts, but I don't know if it would be as good as a PC version. I
know the PC version is outstanding. There is a wealth of Chess knowledge that can be gained from the ChessMaster training program
and it plays at a level that is easy for lower level players to play against. It can be turned up to Kaparov level if you want, so
it is capable of strong play as well. There are many, many computer oppnents to choose from and you can even create your own with
many settings for playing style and strength.

HTH's, -matt