Games developed by Scott Murray Software
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Chess Partner
One of the first free chess programs from the CGA, Scott Murray's Chess Partner is an excellent chess game that, surprisingly, stands the test of time quite well, even 20 years after its initial release.
Although it naturally lacks the dynamism of modern chess games, Chess Partner still offers a lot of play value for a game from 1983. There are over 10 difficulty levels to choose from, with competent AI behind the higher levels. The pieces are presented in primitive but adequate CGA graphics, and moves are made by typing standard chess notations (e.g., 'E2-E4'). There's also a built-in timer that makes the game more exciting (well, not directly - but when you realize you're spending 10 minutes per move, you'd feel the pressure to hurry up:)).
Chess fans and game collectors alike will enjoy this blast from the past that proves, once again, that good games never die. Highly recommended.
