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Video Chess (Atari 2600, 1979)

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Product Information

The ancient game of strategy can now be played on your television screen with the release of Atari's Video Chess. The goal is still the same: capture your opponent's king while protecting your own. Video Chess is a one-player game that offers eight different skill levels, including a special children's level that is appropriate for those still learning how to play.

Each player begins with sixteen pieces on opposite sides of a checkered game board: eight pawns, two bishops, two knights, two rooks, one queen and one king. One side plays with black, the other with white. Depending on the rank (with the pawn being the lowest and king highest), each piece can move across the board a certain number of spaces or in a specific direction.

Since Video Chess follows the rules of the game, the computer will not let players make illegal moves, but will allow castling and en passant maneuvers. Positioning pieces involves highlighting each one with a flashing "X" cursor and pressing the red button. The activated piece will start flashing and can be placed wherever it can legally move on the board.

Flipping the left difficulty switch allows players to customize the board and practice moves, while the right switch alternates between black and white pieces.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Atari Inc.
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6469

Product Key Features

Genre
Board Games
Platform
Atari 2600
Game Name
Video Chess

Additional Product Features

Release Year
1979
Number of Players
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Control Elements
Gamepad/Joystick
LeafCats
139973

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