Abandonware DOS title

Games part of the battle chess series

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Battle Chess

DOS1988protected4.2/5 strategy
Chess was a niche genre in video gaming. There were lots of chess simulations: black and white very old games, licensed games from chess champions, etc. No one ever attempted to broaden the audience until Interplay published Battle Chess. Battle Chess appeal was almost entirely focused on the animations when two pieces ended on the same square.
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Battle Chess 2: Chinese Chess

DOS1990protected3.7/5 strategy
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Battle Chess 4000

DOS1992protected4/5 strategy