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Cyrus

Published: February 1, 2009 - Last update: November 26, 2011 - 506 downloads

Alt name: Chess
Year: 1985
Genre: Simulation
Theme: Chess
Publisher: Intelligent Chess Software
Developer: Intelligent Chess Software
Perspectives: Isometric, Top-Down

4.33 / 5
3 votes

102 KiB

Description of Cyrus

Download Cyrus (also known as Chess) for free now. Published in 1985 by Intelligent Chess Software, enjoy a simulation game with chess theme!

One of the world's first chess games designed for experts, Cyrus is also unfortunately one of the least known due to limited distribution. Which is a shame, because the game not only sports one of the best chess engines of its time, but also is one of the most playable. The game can be played from a novel isometric 3D perspective, and you can rotate the board in any direction. Traditional 2D overhead view is also available, although it looks very primitive compared to the isometric mode. You can turn the clock on or off, view analysis mode, examine game, or watch the computer play itself. The game has 16 (!) difficulty levels, although it takes such an excruciatingly long time to move in levels above 5 that you might as well stick with the lower levels, which already present enough challenge for an average chess player. Overall, Cyrus is an excellent chess program from a specialized chess software company (now defunct) that deserves a second chance. Highly recommended!
Review by HOTUD

Captures and Snapshots

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Comments and reviews

#2373

Gus_nn added this comment :

The VERY FIRST CHESS PROGRAM - IT ALWAYS WON - DUE TO GAMBIT!

#791

Blinddarm added this comment :

Interesting Feature:

This Game will run also on MDA/ Hercules Graphic Cards.
Check it out with Dosbox by configure the Config File
to "Machine=Hercules"
You will have some nice ASCII GRaphics ;-)