The Chess Player
The Chess Player provides players with options to save games, print moves, and even change sides during a match. The game also includes features like castling and en-passant captures, adding depth to the chess…
31 December 1982
The Chess Player is a card & board game developed by Quicksilva, released 31 December 1982 on ZX Spectrum.
What The Chess Player is
The Chess Player is a card & board game game developed by Quicksilva and released in 1982. It is available on ZX Spectrum only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The game's storyline is set in a universe where evil beings often use conventional means to dominate others. However, The Chess Player differentiates itself by toying with planets through chess before destroying them. Players must defeat the cyborg in a chess match to save Earth from impending doom. The game provides an immersive experience by integrating this narrative into the gameplay.
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
The Chess Player — frequently asked questions
When did The Chess Player come out?
The Chess Player was released on 31 December 1982 for ZX Spectrum.
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