Home Computing Weekly


Cyrus Is Chess
By Sinclair Research
Spectrum 16K/48K

 
Published in Home Computing Weekly #24

Whether you're novice or a chess expect, you'll enjoy this excellent tape. Side A is for the 16K and Side B 48K, with few more features. There are eight playing levels or strengths plus three problem levels.

Very simple to use cursor operation takes care of moving pieces, and even gives you a chance to change your mind or take back a move. When making an incorrect move, an illegal sign will be displayed and also a buzz.

Along with the tape, you will receive a very comprehensive user manual.

When learning you can opt for a demonstration game, where the Spectrum makes all moves. On the 48K version, extra features include altering the colours, getting a printout of the game in progress or completed, and saving the game on tape.

The problem levels allow you to instruct the computer to look for a mate in one, two or three moves, according to the level set, or find by analysis that this is impossible.

C.McL.

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