Chess
Computer Game
1982 (produced)
1982 (produced)
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Computer chess has been available in many forms since the 1970s. This programme was one of the first to be created for the home computer market. Programmed for the company Psion (who would later become famous for their early handheld computers), it could be played by two players, or against the computer. As with most games for the Sinclair Spectrum, it would be loaded by playing a cassette, taking several minutes to appear. There are many chess games to be played on the Internet against players worldwide instantly.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Title | Chess (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Injection moulded case, holding magnetic tape on two reels, with printed and glued labels. Offset lithography on paper, folded. |
| Brief description | Sinclair ZX Spectrum computer game 'Chess', by Psion Ltd, 1982. |
| Physical description | Black plastic compact cassette holding two reels with magnetic tape. Two silver labels on either side printed in black with title and other information. Folded printed paper insert, with title on spine and front cover, and image of chess pieces and a board against a night sky. Plastic pivoted cassette case, with transparent cover and black back. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Alex Carter |
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| Summary | Computer chess has been available in many forms since the 1970s. This programme was one of the first to be created for the home computer market. Programmed for the company Psion (who would later become famous for their early handheld computers), it could be played by two players, or against the computer. As with most games for the Sinclair Spectrum, it would be loaded by playing a cassette, taking several minutes to appear. There are many chess games to be played on the Internet against players worldwide instantly. |
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| Accession number | B.46:1 to 3-2011 |
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| Record created | July 20, 2011 |
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