I'd say the ChessMaster series (version 8000 and above for Windows) does a wonderful job working you through the bare basics. Good tutorials and practice drills. Most BestBuy bargain bins carry the older versions (8000/9000) for $9.99 so you can't go wrong with that.
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Sep 30, 2010
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MrWesley wrote:
Hi! This is my first post here. My son has just gotten into chess, which I want to encourage, but I've never been any good at it myself. I've checked out a number of great websites and software, like Chess.com, but there's a specific feature that I've only been able to find once on a website that otherwise was unimpressive. So here's my question: Are there any well-put-together websites or software that show available or possible moves to help kids or absolute beginners like myself? Is that an option here or somewhere else?
Thanks for any help!
Chessmaster Grandmaster Edition might be what you are looking for. In certain modes, you can select different checkboxes that show all legal moves, and a list of the best possible moves, if I remember correctly.
Sep 30, 2010
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I'll second the use of Chessmaster. It does have the option of showing legal moves, etc. I got version 10 from Best Buy for $19.99.
Sep 30, 2010
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Agree with everyone else, Waitzkin's tutorials on chess master art of learning are excellent.
Hi! This is my first post here. My son has just gotten into chess, which I want to encourage, but I've never been any good at it myself. I've checked out a number of great websites and software, like Chess.com, but there's a specific feature that I've only been able to find once on a website that otherwise was unimpressive. So here's my question: Are there any well-put-together websites or software that show available or possible moves to help kids or absolute beginners like myself? Is that an option here or somewhere else?
Thanks for any help!