Sega Chess
Sega Chess is a chess game for one or two players. The game follows the standard chess rules. There are 11 difficulty modes- beginner, novice, amateur, intermediate, professional, chess champion, grand chess champion, chess master, grand chess master, adaptive (which tries to adapt to the player's skill and infinite think mode. The game also offers a problem solving mode. Gameplay consists in moving a hand icon across the board selecting the piece to move and the target location. The player can ask for hint moves and when it is the computer's turn, he can force the opponent to move. The table side can also be flipped during the gameplay. The plays are recorded and the players can see it in t...
- Genre
- Board Games
- Year
- 1991
- Developer
- Probe Software Ltd.
- Publisher
- SEGA Enterprises Ltd.
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Sega Chess frequently asked questions
How do I play Sega Chess online with a friend?
Sega Chess (Master System) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Sega Chess on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Sega Chess in the Master System library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Sega Chess netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Sega Chess for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Sega Chess on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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