Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced the release of Chessmaster LIVE on the Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

Chessmaster LIVE features:

. Hundreds of AI opponents to play in ELO-ranked matches

. Voice-chat and LIVE Vision capabilities for head-to-head matches

. New 3D chess sets inspired by luxury board designer, House of Staunton

. Five original chess variants, including the all-new Message Chess option, which will allow players to engage in a match over the course of days, weeks or even months

Chessmaster LIVE is available for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.