The 10th Edition is the first game in the series to feature a working online component and also the first PC version to feature animated chess sets and customizable interface.

There are three main areas:
Play, with Training, Ranked, Setup Position, Tournaments, Online/LAN modes

Learn, with Academy (a humongous tutorial collection for all levels of players), Openings training, Database and Famous Games

Fun, a kid-oriented area with a whimsical interface where they can play, learn or solve chess puzzles