: In-depth analysis of historic games allows you to relive the "stories" of famous matches throughout history.

: International Master Josh Waitzkin (the subject of Searching for Bobby Fischer ) narrates a series of tutorials. He tells the "story" of his own chess development, explaining his thought processes, his greatest wins, and his toughest losses.

While is a comprehensive chess simulator rather than a narrative-driven game, it features a "story" of sorts through its structured Academy and Classic modes .

: Rather than dry analysis, Waitzkin often shares personal anecdotes about the psychological pressure of high-level play.

: You can create your own character and participate in simulated tournaments, tracking your rating (ELO) as you move from a novice to a Grandmaster.

The game features a cast of over , each with their own biography and distinct playstyle. You can treat the tournament mode as a climb through a social hierarchy:

The heart of the game’s experience is the Chessmaster Academy, which acts as a guided educational path.