ok to start off with the adventure mode be really fun . for those who be new at chess , it teach not only the basics , but also some tip and trick that will help with you game . the story be a bit lame , but who buy a chess program for a good storyline ? the main chess program itself be strong , but not even close to be the strongest . among computer program it get trash even by the free crafty chess engine ; though admittedly not much of a concern unless you be rate over 2000 . I find the interface a bit clumsy , and it force full screen mode even if you just want to play a game of chess . user of unsupported graphic card could be in for a headache ; anything post year 2000 from nvidium or atus should be clear sailing though . overall it be a good program for those who want to get they foot wet in chess , but for experienced player who want to improve they game this would not be my first recommendation . my favorite be Fritz Grandmaster Challenge II ; for the same price you get the powerful Fritz 7 engine , and the very useful chessbase game database software , though that program have a severe problem with the Fritz 7 engine where it will not let you change back to it without a very technical workaround . of course the venerable Chessmaster series will also provide a excellent alternative . another advantage of both be that you can use literally hundred of different engine for they ; Chessbase support UCI and chessbase engine while Chessmaster support Winboard engine . the adventure mode be a unique way to teach the game of chess to newcomer . but one have to consider for the club player , Majestic Chess do not offer any kind of game database , game analysis and annotation , which both of the alternative offer -lrb- though fritz own in this regard -rrb- . that say if you do buy Majestic Chess for the fun adventure mode , scid + winboard + engine or arena + engine be free , and offer all those more advanced feature except pre-installed weaker personality that give you a better chance of win , which be where Majestic Chess come in .