Absolut Chess 1.4

• License:

  Free to try; $12.00 to buy

• Editor's Rating:

  4.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  4.0 stars (out of 4 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  17,158

• Operating Systems:

  Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server

• Limitations:

  10-use trial

• Date Added:

  March 29, 2005

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version Absolut Chess 1.5 Absolut Chess 1.4

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Publisher's description of Absolut Chess

From Overlans Systems:

Absolut Chess (AC) is a funny and complete chess game for all players. It allows battles in computers networks (LANs and the Internet), wherein your opponent plays remotely with you, or front-to-front battles, wherein the two players combat in a single computer. When the choice is to face the machine, AC presents three levels of difficulties that will prepare you for future fights.

Editor's review of Absolut Chess

• 4.0 stars

• "Absolut Chess"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: Absolut Chess 1.4

All said, this chess sim strikes us as a worthwhile pick. Absolut Chess's 3D graphics and neat sound effects are more polished than we would have guessed initially. However, by default the game is rather dark, which makes it tough to see individual pieces. Thankfully, you can correct this by adjusting the brightness to your liking. You also can disable the sound effects, play in full-screen mode, and take back your own blunders. Still, we would like a feature for choosing from different boards, and a tutorial or rules would be beneficial to beginners. Though the game provides you with three formidable computerized opponents, you also can play against another human or compete in online matches. Experienced players who don't find the 10-use trial period unreasonable are likely to find that Absolut Chess makes a better choice than many similar games.

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• 5 stars

  1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

  Version: Absolut Chess 1.4

  "Complete chess game! Good visual and price."

  by PhilipAlbert on April 12, 2005

  Pros: Good visual 3D, small size, price, network support

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• 2 stars

  Version: Absolut Chess 1.4

  "Cheats"

  by tinodefranco777 on August 26, 2007

  Pros: Pretty good graphics.

  Cons: I am not a PRO chess player but, I know the rules. This game cheats whenever it wants to.

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• 4 stars

  Version: Absolut Chess 1.4

  "Great game, doesn't handle full-screen well."

  by davidj92 on December 3, 2006

  Pros: You can play in 3-D or 2-D. Has several levels of playing skill plus options to play computer or online opponent.

  Cons: It doesn't display correctly in full-screen as the controls and dissplays on the bottom of the screen are cut off. There doesn't appear to be an easy way to change this, it would be nice to be able to use the maximize button and all of the screen would fit in.

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