Play Chess Online
Chess is one of the oldest PC games ever made: it was written in March, 1980 and converted to IBM PC in December, 1981. This is probably the very first chess game running in MS-DOS.
Taking it's age into account, it's no surprise that the game features only text-mode graphics. The chess board and the pieces are drawn using ASCII characters. For the same reason, it's also no surprise that the user input is based just on keyboard commands.
In Chess there is no multiplayer mode - you play only against the computer. As usual, in this kind of game, you can select the A.I.'s skill level.
The game offers 24 difficulty levels.
Available Versions
Chess (1980)(PSX)
Chess (Europe) (En,Fr,De,Es,It) (1980)(Nintendo DS(NDS))
- DeveloperUnknown
- PublisherInternational PC Owners
- Release Date1980-02-29
- GenresStrategy / tactics
- PlatformsPSX
- Players4
How to Play Chess in Your Browser
1. Click Play
Simply click the "Play Now" button at the top of this page to start the game immediately.
2. Use Controls
Use your keyboard to control the game. Check the keyboard configuration section below for details.
3. Save Progress
Use the save feature to preserve your progress at any point in the game.
Pro Tip
For the best experience playing Chess, use a desktop or laptop computer with a keyboard. Full-screen mode provides the most immersive gameplay.
Emulator Keyboard Configuration
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Last updated: 2025-04-20T15:59:43.849Z
This page is part of our effort to preserve classic video game history. Chess © 1980 International PC Owners. This online emulation is provided for historical preservation and educational purposes only.
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