Sargon V: World Class Chess is a 1991 DOS chess program designed for players who want a serious digital opponent rather than a casual board-game diversion. The game provides a strong chess engine, multiple playing options, and tools intended to help players analyze positions and improve their understanding of the game. Whether you are an experienced player or someone who still occasionally forgets which way the knight moves, Sargon V offers a substantial challenge. Its computer opponent can analyze positions far more patiently than any human rival, which is both impressive and mildly irritating when it finds the brilliant move you completely overlooked. The interface may lack the glamour of modern chess software, but the important part is still there: sixty-four squares, thirty-two pieces, and an infinite supply of opportunities to blame your last move. For chess enthusiasts, it remains a notable piece of classic computer chess history.
How to play -
Game modes: single-player
To slow down the game emulation press CTRL+F11, to speed up the game press CTRL+F12. Press Escape (ESC) to exit fullscreen mode.
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More about -
Status: abandonware
Genre: strategy
Released in: 1991
Publisher: Activision
Developer: Activision
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