Chess! (DOS)
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Description

Chess! was originally released as shareware under the name EdChess.

This game has the following features:
  • A command line parameter to play in monochrome
  • Different skill settings for the AI opponent
  • A board editing function so that the player can use the game to solve chess problems
  • A save/load function
  • The computer can optionally be allowed to reference a book of standard openings
The player can either play against the computer or watch the computer play itself.
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Chess! DOS The default game screen EdChess v2.30 shareware release
Chess! DOS The title screen EdChess v2.30 shareware release
Chess! DOS The board can be edited via a menu option from the window on the right. Much easier to play if the opponent has no queen.... and maybe a knight or bishop less EdChess v2.30 shareware release
Chess! DOS All the game configuration is done in the 'window' on the right EdChess v2.30 shareware release
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  • "Ed Chess" -- Alternatively used cover title
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Trivia

An add-on disk called "All-Time Great Chess Matches" containing famous matches for the computer to play is available.
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00AgentHomer (59) added Chess! (DOS) on Mar 24, 2001

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