Sega Chess box art
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Sega Chess

1991 · Probe Software · Board Game · 1-2 players

About

Sega Chess is a chess game for one or two players. The game follows the standard chess rules. There are 11 difficulty modes: beginner, novice, amateur, intermediate, professional, chess champion, grand chess champion, chess master, grand chess master, adaptive (which tries to adapt to the player's skill and infinite think mode. The game also offers a problem solving mode. Gameplay consists in moving a hand icon across the board selecting the piece to move and the target location. The player can ask for hint moves and when it is the computer's turn, he can force the opponent to move. The table side can also be flipped during the gameplay. The plays are recorded and the players can see it in the main menu screen. Players can also set up a game with a given set of pieces, provided there is at least one king to each side. Two players mode can be played with one or two controllers. The table can be viewed in a 2D or 3D view.

Gallery

Sega Chess — Box front
Box front
Sega Chess — Box back
Box back
Sega Chess — Title screen
Title screen
Sega Chess — Screenshot
Screenshot

Details

Developer
Probe Software
Publisher
SEGA
Genre
Board Game
Players
1-2
Release Date
August 1, 1991
System
Master System

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