[3] Chess Champion 2175 is a game in which the program learns from experience, adapting to the style of a player.

[4] The computer adds moves and situations to its library, allowing the artificial intelligence to learn and improve.

[6] Amiga Format summarized: "[...] Chess Champion stands up well and provides an excellent game for beginner and experienced amateur alike.

"[2] Amiga Power said that "The game's mouse-only control is intuitive, its apparent depth - we're talking a huge library of opening moves here - is awesome and the level of tutoring offered is comprehensive.

"[9] Cameron Crotty for Electronic Entertainment said that "CheckMate features much stronger game play – enough to keep even advanced club players hopping.