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Chess

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Window:
Chess
Arrows move · Z X A S buttons · Enter Start · Shift Select · or plug in a gamepad
L · QR · E
Select · ShiftStart · Enter
SAXZ

Arrows = move (D-pad) · Z X A S = action buttons · Enter = Start · Shift = Select · Q/E = L/R. You can also plug in a real gamepad — the emulator menu lets you remap everything.

  • Open the player menu to save/load state, remap keys or plug in a gamepad.
  • Go fullscreen for the best experience.

Emulator: EmulatorJS

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1998 · Puzzle, Strategy · Sega Mega Drive

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About Chess

This is a Chess release for the Sega Mega Drive, credited to the year 1998 and the publisher PADIS. Cartridge chess programs like this belong to a small niche of the console's late library, often unlicensed compilations produced well after the Mega Drive's commercial peak, offering a straightforward digital opponent for the classic board game rather than any original design.

Chess – screenshot 1

Without firsthand knowledge of this particular version I can only speak to what the format implies: a rendered chessboard, selectable difficulty for the AI, and the standard rules of the game played with a controller. If you are curious about how the timeless strategy of chess was squeezed onto 16-bit console hardware, it is a modest curiosity, though most players will find deeper and stronger chess engines almost anywhere else.

Chess FAQ

Can I play Chess online for free?
Yes — you can play Chess right here in your browser for free, with no installation and no plugins, on both desktop and mobile.
Can I download Chess?
Yes, Chess is available to download here — use the Download button on this page.
What platform does Chess run on?
Chess is a Sega Mega Drive game from 1998.
When was Chess released?
Chess was released in 1998.
What genre is Chess?
Chess falls under: Logic, Strategy.
Is it legal to play Chess online here?
You play it in your browser via an emulator. For how we handle abandonware and copyright, see our "Is it legal?" page.
How do I control Chess?
The controls are in the Controls section on this page. The keyboard is usually all you need — arrow keys to move and Ctrl, Alt or Space for actions.
Can I play Chess on mobile?
Yes — it runs right in your browser on phones and tablets too. Just tap Play, nothing to install.
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Gaming platform: Sega Mega Drive_
About the platform 1988–1997

The Sega Mega Drive (Genesis in the US) was the first widely successful 16-bit console. A direct rival of the SNES and successor to the Master System, it sold around 30 million units and was made famous by Sonic the Hedgehog.

Maker: Sega  ·  Years: 1988–1997

Here on oldgame.cz you play it right in your browser via the EmulatorJS emulator — no install, no plugins, on desktop and mobile.

Recommended controls: This was a console game, so a USB gamepad gives the most authentic feel — just plug it into your computer. The keyboard works as well (see the controls table next to the game).

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