Chessmaster 9000 Defeats Reigning US Chess Champion Larry Christiansen; Chessmaster Wins Four Game Match 2.5 to 1.5 Via Live Internet Broadcast on ChessClub.com.Business Editors, High Tech and Entertainment Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2002 Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world's largest video game publishers, and The Internet Chess Club (Chessclub.com), the world's premiere online chess destination, today announced that Chessmaster(R) 9000 defeated reigning US Chess Champion, Grandmaster Larry Christiansen Larry M. Christiansen (b. June 27, 1956) is a chess grandmaster who grew up in Riverside, California. He was U.S. champion in 1980, 1983, and 2002. He describes his playing style as "aggressive, tactical" and lists his favorite opening as Sämisch King's Indian. , two and a half games to one and a half games, in a four game match played over two days, Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29. "The Christiansen vs. Chessmaster 9000 results prove that Chessmaster's world class chess engine A chess engine is a computer program that can play the game of chess. Interface Traditionally, the term chess engine referred to a chess playing program that did not have its own user interface. offers a serious challenge to even the world's chess playing elite," said Karen "KC" Conroe, group brand manager for Ubi Soft Entertainment. "We sincerely thank reigning U.S. Chess Champion Larry Christiansen, one of the world's finest World's Finest may refer to:
The people in this list are men and women who are primarily known as chess players, and their biographies are presented in the Wikipedia. , for his exciting play in this hard fought exhibition match and wish Larry the best of luck as he defends his title next January in Seattle." The four game match was broadcast live on Chessclub.com's website, with audio commentary provided by Chess.fm featuring live, expert commentary during each of the games from some of the chess world's most celebrated players. Reigning Women's US Chess Champion and International Master Jennifer Shahade
Joel Benjamin (born March 111964) is a chess Grandmaster and is currently the top-rated active chess player who was born in the United , International Master and Chessmaster celebrity Josh Waitzkin, and Woman's Grandmaster Susan Polgar Grandmaster Susan Polgar (born April 19, 1969, as Polgár Zsuzsanna) is a Hungarian-born American chess player. She is a member of the Executive Board of the United States Chess Federation, having been elected on July 26, 2007. She is also a chess writer and promoter. all provided commentary during the match. Yasser Seirawan Yasser Seirawan (Arabic: ياسر سيروان) (born March 24, 1960) is a chess grandmaster and 4-time US-champion. He was winner of the World Junior Chess Championship in 1979. , Grandmaster and co-founder of America's Foundation for Chess, will provide post-event written analysis in the coming weeks. Mr. Christiansen, rated 2559, took on four different Grandmaster-level personalities from the Chessmaster 9000 retail product, finally facing The Chessmaster personality on Sunday at 6 p.m. In the first match on Saturday morning at 10am, Christiansen played as black, facing down Chessmaster 9000's Alexander Alekhine Alexander Alexandrovich Alekhine (sometimes spelled "Aljechin or Alechin") (IPA: [alʲɛk'sandr̠ alʲɛk'sandr̠ovʲiʨ a'lʲɛxin] personality, known for its trap-setting style, and jumped to an early lead in the match. "Christiansen fought hard in all four games and was obviously ready to play," said Terry Coleman Terry Coleman is an American politician from the state of Georgia. Political career Representative Terry Coleman has a long record of service to the Georgia General Assembly. , producer of Chessmaster 9000 for Ubi Soft Entertainment. "He saw right through the traps the Alekhine personality set and just crushed Chessmaster in game one." Game two pitted Christiansen against Chessmaster 9000's Bobby Fischer Noun 1. Bobby Fischer - United States chess master; world champion from 1972 to 1975 (born in 1943) Robert James Fischer, Fischer personality, a hard-fighting controlled aggression style. This tense positional struggle resulted in Chessmaster 9000 evening the match at a game apiece. Game three was the pivotal point in the match, with the score all even and Christiansen facing Chessmaster 9000's Botvinnik personality, which offered a balanced, counterattacking style. "Christiansen launched a ferocious attack true to his style, but Chessmaster 9000 successfully defended and eventually won the game in over four hours of intense play," continued Coleman. Sunday's final pitted Christiansen against The Chessmaster, a personality rated at 2767, and featuring Chessmaster 9000's strongest, most comprehensive style of play. "After five moves, both Christiansen and The Chessmaster were out of opening theory," said Coleman. "The fourth game was played for over 40 moves to a classic draw, completing this very exciting match." About US Chess Champion and Grandmaster Larry Christiansen Born June 27, 1956 in Riverside, California Riverside is the county seat of Riverside County, California, United States and is also a focus city of the Greater Los Angeles Area. The city is named for the nearby Santa Ana River. As of 2006, Riverside had an estimated population of 293,741. , Larry Christiansen first started playing chess when he was nine years old. In the following years, Larry developed a love for the game as he regularly played and honed his skills. At the age of 21, in 1977, Larry found greatness, becoming a Grandmaster by winning the Malaga Tournament in Spain. He is a three time US Chess Champion having won in 1980, 1983 and 2002, and an eight time veteran of the chess Olympiads The Chess Olympiad is a chess event which has been officially organized by FIDE since 1927 and takes place in even-numbered years. Prior to World War II the event was occasionally held annually. . About Chessmaster 9000 Chessmaster is a teacher, mentor and ultimate opponent that provides countless hours of interactive competition and fun for anyone interested in chess. Since the first version appeared for the PC in 1986, Chessmaster has been the dominant chess franchise in the world, selling more than 5 million units and winning numerous awards. Chessmaster 9000 builds on the strong foundation of its predecessors by adding many new tools and a complete curriculum to help players discover the fun of chess, while mastering the game. A 2 CD set, Chessmaster 9000 has over 150 opponents, 800 classic games, a free online matchmaking Matchmaking Matricide (See MURDER.) Kecal marriage broker whose plans are foiled by a pair of lovers. [Czech Opera: Smetana The Bartered Bride in Osborne Opera, 32] Levi, Dolly service and rated games online via Ubi.com, offering a challenge to players of all skill levels from beginners to Grandmasters. Chessmaster 9000 has an MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) of $39.99. Owners of previous Chessmaster PC versions are eligible for a $10 rebate when they upgrade to Chessmaster 9000. Additional details on the rebate can be found at Ubi.com or at your favorite videogame retailer. About The Internet Chess Club With over 25,000 paying members from all over the world, The Internet Chess Club (Chessclub.com) is the longest running and most vibrant chess community on the internet. Chessclub.com is the only internet site with a substantial presence of titled players, and is the undisputed leader in online chess. On the site you can play games and get a rating, watch Grandmasters play, take lessons, play in tournaments, play in simultaneous exhibitions, try chess variants like bughouse bug·house Offensive Slang n. An institution for the mentally ill. adj. Insane; crazy. [Probably from bug, enthusiast.] , crazyhouse and atomic, play chess programs of all levels, and much more. To learn more visit www.chessclub.com. About America's Foundation for Chess America's Foundation for Chess is a 501(c)3 public charity. Founded in Seattle, Wash., the Foundation's mission is to strengthen the minds and character of young people, by advancing chess in American schools and culture. More information can be found at www.af4c.org. About Ubi Soft Entertainment Ubi Soft Entertainment is an international producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the multimedia industry, Ubi Soft's strong and diversified line-up has grown considerably, as has Ubi Soft itself. As well as steadfastly continuing to partner with several high-profile companies, Ubi Soft has also confirmed its presence on the global market by developing its own exceptional properties. Founded in 1986 in France, Ubi Soft is now present on every continent, both through offices in 22 different countries including the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Brazil, Morocco, Germany and China and through sales of products in over 50 countries. The group is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers around the world. To learn more, visit www.ubi.com. (c)2002 Ubi Soft, Inc. All rights reserved. Ubi Soft Entertainment and the Ubi Soft logo are registered trademarks and Chessmaster is a trademark of Ubi Soft, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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