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This is probably is the strongest Chinese Chess software available on the market. Game Playing Mode- Play against 25 characters ranging from 9 kyu to 1 dan. Each player has a different playing style. One can practice against special openings, or set up different positions to play against the 25 characters. Certify Your Strength- The program ranks your strength. If you mail in your record, you can receive an official rank certificate (of up to 2 dan) from the Taiwanese Chinese Chess Association. With Game Recording, Replay and Printing capability. (Chinese Windows or Windows 95, 486-66 CPU, 8 MB RAM, 2X CD, 256 Color, Mouse, Sound Card, and Speaker.)
Chinese Interface Software- $20 English Manual available now
This software provides the basic training for you to become a stronger player like practicing Kung Fu. It features a self-training mode (record, view, and print games and you can setup your own position for study) and a teaching mode (learn best responses through a tree-diagram). Chinese Chess Kung Fu allows you to play Chinese chess on the internet or with your friends through the modem. You can also practice your skills against the computer, or learn the secret weapons used by master players in the 1997 International Chinese Chess Tournament. (Chinese Windows or Windows 95, 486-66 CPU, 8 MB RAM, and 2X CD, 256 Color, Mouse, Sound Card, and Speaker.)
Chinese Interface Software- $24
Sidewalk
Challenges (CD) - Item ETCSW
In Asia, booths of Chinese chess can be found readily along sidewalks, where passengers are constantly challenged with fascinating endgame problems. This game simulates such a sidewalk adventure. One can either travel across town by maneuvering an animated character or select a chess booth directly from the menu. Approximately 4,000 endgame problems at three levels of difficulty are offered. Additional features include setting up your own endgame positions to be solved or listening to lectures on checkmate skills. (Chinese Windows or Windows 95, Pentium-100 CPU, 16 MB RAM, 4X CD, 256 Color, Mouse, Sound Card, and Speaker.) Chinese Interface Software- $24 English Manual available in October 1999
Chinese Chess For Kids
Designed to get children enthusiastic about Chinese Chess by teaching the game through attractive animation, familiar Chinese legends, and fun games. It teaches children and beginners about stories and the origin of Chinese Chess, basic knowledge, checkmate skills, endgame techniques, chess theories, and much more. Requirements: 486 or better, Windows 95/Windows NT or higher.
So far, there are fours topics in this series, (each topic in a separate CD):
Each CD is a teaching tool, a playing mate and a dictionary. From the tree-diagrams, one can study in detail, the various responses of the topic at hand. With the play engine, one can practice his skills against the computer. Last but not least, lectures on these topics given by Chinese Chess Champion Wu GuiLin can help you improve your skills quickly. (Chinese Windows or Windows 95, Pentium-100 CPU, 16 MB RAM, 4X CD, 256 Color, Mouse, Sound Card, and Speaker. )
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Side-Cannon-Screen (Chinese Interface) - $19 - item ETCSC |
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