Ah, chess. The Stratego of scholars, the Jenga of genii, the Mastermind of master minds. Sovereign imperial sage of a realm stretching from the gutters of Baltic Avenue to the sweetest reaches of Candyland. For those who can master it, chess holds untold rewards of mind, body, and spirit. But before you run down to those stone chess tables in the park, you better be on your game or those old Ukrainian guys will eat you alive (not literally).

Part sparring partner, part cornerman, the Saitek Mephisto Series Junior Master Chess Computer lets you sharpen your chops in private before you embarrass yourself in public. Unlike its demonic namesake, the Mephisto isn’t interested in harvesting your soul, just guiding you through 64 playing levels with 11 teaching modes. And it’s a generous teacher, suggesting your next move and letting you back up two moves to try different strategies. Just don’t try that in the park, or those old Ukrainian guys will eat you alive (literally).

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