Alternative Games Called Chess
Available for BBC Model B
A reasonable, but not brilliant, implementation of Chess. Displays are colourful but the AI of the computer, and the time it takes to make a move, may prove fatal to most would-be human opponents.
Available for Acorn Electron & BBC Model B
A reasonable, but not brilliant, implementation of Chess. Displays are colourful but the AI of the computer, and the time it takes to make a move, may prove fatal to most would-be human opponents.
Available for Acorn Electron, BBC Model B & Commodore 64
A reasonable, but not brilliant, implementation of Chess. Displays are colourful but the AI of the computer, and the time it takes to make a move, may prove fatal to most would-be human opponents.
Available for Sinclair ZX81 (Requires 16K Expansion) & Spectrum 48K
A reasonable, but not brilliant, implementation of Chess. Displays are colourful but the AI of the computer, and the time it takes to make a move, may prove fatal to most would-be human opponents.
| Genre: | Game: Board |
| Publisher: | J. Morrison Micros |
| Cover Art Language: | English |
| Machine Compatibility: | Dragon 32, Dragon 64 |
| Release: | Professionally released on Cassette |
| Available For: | Acorn Atom, Amstrad CPC464, BBC B/B+/Master 128, BBC Model B, Colour Genie, Commodore 16, Dragon 32, Exidy Sorcerer, Jupiter Ace, Memotech, Oric 16K, Oric 48K/Atmos, PlayStation, Sinclair ZX81, Spectrum 16K, Spectrum 48K, Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3 & Tandy Color Computer |
| Compatible Emulators: | XRoar 0.33.1 (PC (Windows)) |
| Original Release Date: | 1st January 1984 |
| Original Release Price: | £9.95 |
| Market Valuation: | £2.50 (How Is This Calculated?) |
| Item Weight: | 64g |
| Box Type: | Cassette Single Plastic Clear |
| Author(s): | - |
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Introduction
At last a chess program at a realistic price.
Written entirely in machine code, with hi res display of board and pieces.
There are eight selectable levels of skill. The cursor is used to move the pieces so there are no numbers/letters to enter.
Supports Castling and En Passant.
Specific pieces may be set up to solve chess problems.
A move may be taken back (only allowed before the computer makes its next move).
Facility for the computer to play itself.
No joysticks required.
Moving A Piece
Note: There is a delay loop in the keyboard routine which makes it necessary to press all keys up and down slowly.
Use the arrow keys to position the cursor on the required piece, then press ENTER. The square will flash. If not, press ENTER until it does. Now, move the cursor to the required position and press ENTER again.
The piece will move, assuming the move is legal.
To Castle
Position the cursor on the King and press ENTER. Move to the desired location and press ENTER again.
En Passant
When an opposing pawn is making its first move and advances two squares to draw alongside your pawn, you can capture by moving your pawn diagonally.
Adding Pieces
You may change or add a piece with the E key.
Position the cursor on the required square and press E as many times as necessary until the required piece appears.
Changing Skill Level
The program starts on level 1. This is the lowest level (shown top right of screen).
To change the level press L (Hold key down until the level changes).
Game Controls
C - Clear board, D - Computer plays itself, P - Force computer to play first, R - Resign/Start new game
BREAK - Take a move back (Only allowed *before* the computer moves)/Stop computer in D(emo) mode
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CLOADM (ENTER)
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| Download | What It Contains |
|---|---|
 | A digital version of Chess suitable for XRoar 0.33.1 (PC (Windows)) |
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The 1 most recent sales for this item are as follows:
| Date Sold | Price Sold For | As Part Of Bundle | By User |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th August 2017 | £2.99 | No | dave_e |
