Where's Chess Titans in Windows 8?

I was a big Chess Titans fan and also was destroyed over the past 1 1/2 years as I upgraded to Win 8 with no Chess Titans and no comparative alternative.

BUT, about 2 weeks ago in the Win 8 Store, I did find a suitable alternative: Its called "3D Chess Game" by A Trillion Games Limited and is free, and you can also pay small amount to upgrade to Plus. Either way, the game is very close in 'look n feel' to Chess Titans. Its not exactly the former, but close enough--I'm happy with it and using it.

All you suffering Chess Titan fans should check it out.

On Tue, 22 Apr 2014 01:58:26 +0000, Louiegi wrote:

Hi Ken!

Either you never played chess in your life

Me? Boy, have you go that wrong. It is over 50 years ago now, but I
used to be a very active tournament player. I was rated around 2000,
and knew and played with many of the strongest players in the US
(including Bobby Fischer, who I beat many times before he became a
very strong player). And I once drew in a simultaneous with a former
world champion, Max Euwe.

or never owned a Windows 7 version.

I certainly did!

That is such a legal game. I have played it now for over 3 years that I own a Win7 and will not trade my Windows 7 for a Windows 8. I am as of this moment, campaigning in Facebook and Twitter for those who like me and another few hundred thousand customers and lovers of Chess Titans to re-think it before they purchase Windows 8.

Again, I don't like Chess Titans at all, but if you really want it
back, you can get in Windows 8. See
http://www.howtogeek.com/122145/what-happened-to-solitaire-and-minesweeper-in-windows-8/

I have played online and downloaded some chess games and they are nowhere as good as Chess Titans.

Are you talking about free chess-playing programs? You are probably
right; Chess Titans is better than most (maybe all) free ones. I
recommended two that are much better, but they are not free--Rybka
and Fritz.

Hi Ken!

Either you never played chess in your life or never owned a Windows 7 version. That is such a legal game. I have played it now for over 3 years that I own a Win7 and will not trade my Windows 7 for a Windows 8. I am as of this moment, campaigning in Facebook and Twitter for those who like me and another few hundred thousand customers and lovers of Chess Titans to re-think it before they purchase Windows 8.

I have played online and downloaded some chess games and they are nowhere as good as Chess Titans.

(copy to FB, Twitter)

On Wed, 9 Apr 2014 01:14:44 +0000, Louiegi wrote:

For one, the first thing you see in Rybka and Fritz is the word RENT.

If you are saying that they have to be rented, that's not correct.

They can be bought.

Windows 7 is a very competitive game for the everyday chess player. If you are an IM then, whatever,

I am far from an IM. 55 years ago when I was an active tournament

player, I used to be around 2000 (USCF Rating). I'm considerably

weaker these days.

but Win7 Chess Titans cost nothing

True. But as far as I'm concerned, something being free isn't enough.

It's only good to have if it's free and good.

and it is a 10 level nice practice game. with Win7 there is no hassle, no login, no nothing, JUST ME and MY chess board!

Your choice, of course. In my view, although it's free, Chess Titans

plays poorly and Rybka and Fritz are much better, and therefore worth

their cost.

I am so tired of Windows apologists.  Apple came out with a chess game for the Mac years ago.  Windows followed suit with Chess Titans in Vista - an excellent idea IMHO.  It doesn't have to have a strong Chess engine - just be fun and simple.  I don't want a high level game anyway.  I liked the look and easy gameplay of Chess Titans.  I still consider Win8 a downgrade from Windows 7.

I don't like the suggestion of swimming in virus infested waters to get it.  Thanks for nothing Ken!