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The New Chessmaster

Say goodbye to lost pieces and slow opponents. THE NEW CHESSMASTER lets you play in one of 16 different skill levels from Newcomer to Grandmaster. A Teaching mode allows you to examine all possible moves more…

1 April 1993

The New Chessmaster is a card & board game developed by The Software Toolworks, Inc., released 1 April 1993 on Game Boy.

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What The New Chessmaster is

The New Chessmaster is a card & board game game developed by The Software Toolworks, Inc. and released in 1993. It was published by Altron Corporation. It is available on Game Boy only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Say goodbye to lost pieces and slow opponents. THE NEW CHESSMASTER lets you play in one of 16 different skill levels from Newcomer to Grandmaster. A Teaching mode allows you to examine all possible moves more easily, letting you play out then reverse any scenario. You can pause your game anytime and return later without having to set up the board all over again. Play against the computer or a human adversary in the most inclusive chess package ever. Whether you're looking for a chess companion, a well-suited opponent, or a friendly instructor, THE NEW CHESSMASTER is the perfect solution.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective.

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The New Chessmaster — frequently asked questions

When did The New Chessmaster come out?
The New Chessmaster was released on 1 April 1993 for Game Boy.

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