Battle Chess

Oct 1, 1988
Developer: Interplay
Platforms: PC-9800 Series
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About Battle Chess

Battle Chess was developed by Interplay as their first project after severing ties with Electronic Arts. They designed it for the Amiga in 1988, and it was released on the majority of the other systems in the late 1980s and early 1990s as well. It was widely successful, and resulted in two follow-ups, many copy-cat games, and a remake for Steam on PC. The only significant criticism the game received was the weak chess AI, as it was not until the mid 1990s that chess ai began to consistently win against strong opponents.

Released: Oct 1, 1988
Developer: Interplay
Publisher: Fujitsu Interactive

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Is Battle Chess worth buying?

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81% positive

'Very Positive', 109 reviews

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What is Battle Chess about?

The basic gameplay of Battle Chess remains true to the board game, with the added feature of unique battle animations for each capture. These animations varied for every combination of attack vs defender, making part of the enjoyment of Battle Chess in simply discovering the various animations.

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Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer

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What is the cheapest place to buy Battle Chess?

Right now the lowest price for Battle Chess we're tracking is $19.99 at Steam. We compare 1 store and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Battle Chess has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Battle Chess is $15.99 at Steam on October 1, 2026. The current best price is about 25% above that low.

Is Battle Chess worth buying?

81% of 109 Steam user reviews for Battle Chess are positive ("Very Positive").

When was Battle Chess released?

Battle Chess released on October 1, 1988, developed by Interplay and published by Fujitsu Interactive, Pack-In-Video, Electronic Arts, Dice Multi Media Europe, GameTap Entertainment, Krisalis Software.

What platforms is Battle Chess available on?

Battle Chess is available on Acorn Archimedes, Amiga CD32, Apple IIGS, PC-9800 Series, Sharp X68000, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Atari ST/STE, PC (Microsoft Windows), 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Commodore CDTV, DOS, FM Towns, Amiga, Apple II. It supports single player, multiplayer.

When do Battle Chess prices drop?

Battle Chess last hit a new low of $15.99 on October 1, 2026 at Steam. Current best price is $19.99. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.