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Sargon V: World Class Chess - DOS


Control:

Game is con­trol­led by the same keys that are used to playing un­der MS DOS. For full­screen press 'Right Alt' + 'En­ter'.


Help:

If the game e­mu­la­ti­on spe­ed is low, you can try to in­cre­a­se it by re­lo­a­ding this pa­ge with­out a­ds or cho­o­se a­no­ther e­mu­la­tor from this table.


Other platforms:

Unfortunately, this game is cur­rent­ly available only in this ver­si­on. Be patient :-)



Game info:
Sargon V: World Class Chess - box cover
box cover
Game title: Sargon V: World Class Chess
Platform: MS-DOS
Author (released): Activision (1991)
Genre: Puzzle Mode: Multiplayer
Design: Nic Lavroff, Chuck Romberger, Dan Spracklen, ...
Music: Russell Lieblich
Game manual: not available
Download: not available (stream only)

Game size:

354 kB
Recommended emulator: DOSBox

Detailed game description:

   Sargon V: World Class Chess is a 1991 chess video game published by Activision. It is part of the Sargon series, which began in the late 1970s and became one of the most well-known computer chess franchises of its time. Sargon V was designed to be a powerful and sophisticated chess program, capable of challenging both casual players and serious enthusiasts.
Sargon V: World Class Chess (DOS)
Sargon V: World Class Chess (DOS)
The game was released for MS-DOS and was noted for its strategic depth and robust artificial intelligence.
   The game offers both 2D and 3D board views, catering to different player preferences. It includes a comprehensive opening move library and various customizable features, enhancing the gameplay experience. Players can challenge the computer, which is programmed with moves from renowned matches, such as the 1990 Karpov-Kasparov game. Additionally, the game features annotated matches, where George Koltanowski, known as the 'Dean of American Chess,' provides insights into classic moves. This instructional component added significant value for players looking to improve their chess skills.
   Critically, Sargon V received mixed reviews. The French gaming magazine Génération 4 praised it as a 'classic' and 'perfectly realized', while Tilt highlighted its strength, stating it was 'currently the strongest' chess program, even surpassing Chess Champion. Conversely, the German magazine Play Time compared the game unfavorably to Chessmaster 3000, which was one of its main competitors at the time. Despite this, Sargon V remained a respected title among chess aficionados.
   In terms of presentation, the game was noted for its detailed graphics and animations across various board styles. However, some critiques were directed at certain visual elements, such as the representation of the hand moving pieces, which some found unappealing. The user interface was functional but somewhat outdated compared to its contemporaries. Despite these minor aesthetic issues, the game remained highly playable and engaging.
   One of the key strengths of Sargon V was its adaptability and challenge level. The game included multiple difficulty settings, allowing players to adjust the AI’s strength to match their skill level. It also featured hint functions, move takebacks, and an analysis mode, which helped players review their games and refine their strategies. This made Sargon V not only a competitive chess simulation but also a valuable learning tool for players looking to develop their chess abilities. While it may not have reached the same level of commercial success as some of its rivals, it remained an important installment in the evolution of chess software.

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Platform:

This ver­sion of Sargon V: World Class Chess was de­sig­ned for per­so­nal com­pu­ters with o­pe­ra­ting sys­tem MS-DOS (Mi­cro­soft Disk O­pe­ra­ting Sys­tem), which was o­pe­ra­ting sys­tem de­ve­lo­ped by Mi­cro­soft in 1981. It was the most wi­de­ly-used o­pe­ra­ting sys­tem in the first half of the 1990s. MS-DOS was sup­plied with most of the IBM com­pu­ters that pur­cha­sed a li­cen­se from Mi­cro­soft. Af­ter 1995, it was pu­s­hed out by a gra­phi­cal­ly mo­re ad­van­ced sys­tem - Win­dows and its de­ve­lop­ment was ce­a­sed in 2000. At the ti­me of its grea­test fa­me, se­ve­ral thou­sand ga­mes de­sig­ned spe­ci­fi­cal­ly for com­pu­ters with this sys­tem we­re cre­a­ted. To­day, its de­ve­lop­ment is no lon­ger con­ti­nue and for e­mu­la­tion the free DOSBox e­mu­la­tor is most of­ten used. Mo­re in­for­ma­ti­on about MS-DOS operating system can be found here.

 
Available online emulators:

5 different online emulators are available for Sargon V: World Class Chess. These emulators differ not only in the technology they use to emulate old games, but also in support of various game controllers, multiplayer mode, mobile phone touchscreen, emulation speed, absence or presence of embedded ads and in many other parameters. For maximum gaming enjoyment, it's important to choose the right emulator, because on each PC and in different Internet browsers, the individual emulators behave differently. The basic features of each emulator available for this game Sargon V: World Class Chess are summarized in the following table:
 

Emulator Technology Multiplayer Fullscreen Touchscreen Speed
Archive.org JavaScript YES NO NO fast
js-dos JavaScript YES YES NO fast
js-dos 6.22 JavaScript YES YES NO fast
jsDosBox JavaScript YES NO NO slow
jDosBox Java applet YES YES NO fast


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