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Excellent for a wide range of players This is an excellent chess program that will be challenging and instructive for just about all levels from beginners to at least 1500 ( I wouldn't know beyond that but I'm sure it could give just about anyone a test). I've tried Kasparov's Checkmate and this is definitely better. I have not tried Fritz. The ability to toggle the skills of the computer opponent is very valuable and makes the program useful both for myself and for my 8 year old son. Having fictional players in the computer (with pictures and everything) also makes it fun -- you get to climb your way up the rankings. That personal element is especially fun for juniors. The program is also very good with managing tournaments, where you can play a variety of ordinary or club level players or even one of the many historical grandmasters whose profiles are available. Incidentally, I don't have a very large screen and I was not distracted by any graphics issues. I found it all to be quite clear and simple. I can't imagine a better chess program.