Chess Titans | |
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Developer(s) | Oberon Games |
Publisher(s) | Adrian Wagner |
Release date(s) | November 8, 2006 |
Platform(s) | Windows Vista and 7 |
Chess Titans is a computer game developed by Oberon Games and included by Microsoft in some editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. It is based on chess.
Chess Titans is one of the premium games for Windows Vista and Windows 7, meaning it is only included with premium editions of these operating systems. These are Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate for Windows Vista; and Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate for Windows 7.
Graphics[]
The game is fully animated and especially developed for Windows Aero with its glass-like view and in-game 3D-rotation. Chess Titans uses the advanced graphical user interface (GUI) of recent versions of Windows. Players can change the color scheme by pressing F7 and change the chess pieces and chess board:
Chess pieces[]
- Porcelain
- Glass
- Wood
Chess board[]
- Porcelain
- Marble
- Wood
Gameplay[]
Chess Titans is a chess game based on standard rules, including an 8x8 playing board and sixteen pieces given to each of two players. The game can be played using either a mouse or Xbox 360 controller for Windows.
Player vs. Computer[]
Players can play against the computer after selecting the computer skill in a scale from 1 to 10. After a move is made by the computer, the player can view the last move. When clicking on a chess piece, Chess Titans shows all possibilities for that move, which helps the player in playing Chess. This option can also be turned off.
Player vs. Player[]
In a 2-player game, the chess board automatically turns 180 degrees, after each player has made their respective move. Chess Titans saves all scores of 2-player games.
External links[]
- Chess Titans at Microsoft Home
- Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 (included games) at MobyGames
- Chess Titans at Wikipedia