Vintage SARGON 4 V1.01 Chess Game PC/DOS 5.25 Disks 1989 CIB Big Box Rare

Description: This box is in pretty great condition, considering it's been 30+ years since it was originally made. some minor shelfwear is visible on the box edges -- please see photos for specifics. The inner box has significant yellowing on one side, but is in good shape otherwise. From the package: Sargon was the warlord who ruled the ancient world. Patient, cunning, a master strategist ... and the inspiration for the new standard in computer chess, SARGON 4. You can set SARGON's playing strength to any of sixteen levels, and then fine tune it to get the game that's right for you. If you're a little rusty, SARGON's many teaching features (such as on-line help, chess tutorial, hints, problems, and special novice mode) make improving your play both fun and easy. And even experts will be challenged by SARGON's chess algorithm, the most powerful available on a microcomputer (SARGON beats CHESSMASTER over 85% of the time!) SARGON's spectacular graphics are unequaled in computer chess. Whether you play in vivid 2-D or stunning 3-D, you choose from a large collection of beautifully crafted chess sets. Each set was created by a professional artists and rendered using the latest in advanced image processing and computer graphics technology. Special Mood files let you customize the menus, screen colors, and text. Then save the choices for future play. Over a quarter of a million chess fans have already made the SARGON choice.... ...It's your move now. Features: 16 levels of playOn-line (in-game, that's what on-line meant back then :-D) help, tutorials, and special novice modeAsk for hints or change sides and see how SARGON would play your positionPlay in 2-D or 3-DChoose from an unmatched collection of beautiful chess setsMood files let you customize screen colors and text as desiredWatch SARGON play both sides and learnTake back moves, change sides, or rotate the board at any timeSave or print games in progressTry your hand at dozens of chess problems or set up your own problems and games for SARGON to analyzeLet SARGON referee your games and keep track of timeReplay games with SARGON analyzing every moveWatch SARGON think as you playStudy over 100 great games of chess historyIncludes complete illustrated manual with USCF tutorial and the history of chessHave SARGON announce the opening from a library of 150,000 movesUse the on-screen chess clock for timed tournament conditions and exciting "Countdown" playAnnotate your gamesMove your pieces with a mouse or keyboard- Beats Chessmaster over 85% of the time in matched one-on-one play .... Enjoy!

Price: 17.99 USD

Location: Canton, Michigan

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