Important Information

If you get a blank screen when you enter the Training Room, you need to update Java.

You need Java 1.3 (or higher) to use Chess Magnet School.

To update your Java version, go to http://java.com.  Java is free.

Windows ships with an outdated version of Java. Therefore, you may need to update your Java.

To see which Java version you are using, go to http://java.com.

 
 
 
 
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As a student of Chess Magnet School, you enjoy the benefits of first-class technology, with a Java-based Training Room and a strong chess engine helping to power your progress.

You begin your career as a Squire but as you progress, your title will advance. In order, the Chess Magnet titles are: Squire, Baron, Count, Duke, Earl, Guardian, Herald, Jouster, Knight, Yeoman, Warden, Marshall, Defender, Protector, Commander, Captain, Commodore, Admiral, Overlord, Adept, Wizard. Your title, once achieved, is never lost.

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Minimum System Requirements

Mac OS X, or Windows 98 and above
Java 1.3 or higher

The Chess Training Room is highly interactive and includes a large number of challenges. Some use the "multiple choice" format; others ask you to select squares on the chessboard; and some require you to achieve a specific goal, such as checkmate, against the powerful built-in chess engine.

You can page through the curriculum and select the topic of your choice. Or, Chess Magnet will automatically challenge you at the appropriate level of difficulty. You can leave your Chess Training at any time, and you will start at the same place when you come back.

Use the Chess Rating Test to guage your strength. Print your Progress Report at any time. The Chess Training Room is an engaging, fast-paced environment that makes learning fun.