If you want all the features of chess, this is the one to buy. Nine levels of play, automatic play mode (fascinating), endless choice of screen, border and board colours (great), interlace mode for cranky TV sets, gives hints, allows you to revoke a bad move (cheating) and so on.

Very easy to operate once you have worked out all the commands. And the square board display makes it a bit easier for beginners; I give this one top marks for graphic clarity because of the superb range of colour choices. Don't worry about the levels of difficulty offered by the different programs - almost anyone can win at the lowest level with a bit of practice, and very few players will win at the highest levels: so there is plenty of scope for everyone.