Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Bookup, Inc. |
| Publisher(s) | Mission Studios |
| Platform(s) | MS-DOS |
| Release | 1994[1] |
| Genre(s) | Computer chess |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess is a 1994 chess video game developed by Bookup, Inc. and published by Mission Studios for the MS-DOS.
Gameplay[edit]
The game's 300 tutorials are based on the chess book Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess (1966), co-authored by grandmaster Bobby Fischer. Although the tutorials are displayed from a pseudo-3D board view, the game can only be played from a 2D view.[2] The tutorials feature a menu that allows to rewind, pause, and forward the lesson.[3] Included with the game is a multimedia version of Fred Wilson's book A Picture History of Chess (1981).[2][4] The game features 500 of Fischer's matches, a lesson maker tool (intended for teachers and coaches), and SVGA graphics.[3][5] The color of the chessboard can be changed but not the appearance of the chess pieces.[3]
Reception[edit]
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Computer Gaming World | B+[4] |
| Joystick | 75%[3] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 67%[2] |
| Entertainment Weekly | F[6] |
| Génération 4 | 74%[7] |
| Power Play | 69%[5] |
Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess received generally average reviews. Computer Gaming World said that from the available chess programs Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess has the best tutorials but it lacks the production values of the other programs. They recommended the game to novices.[4] Joystick called the game an excellent and interesting product but criticized the inability to play in 3D mode and the lack of French language support.[3] PC Gamer concluded: "It's a matter of content vs. aesthetics — do the excellent beginner lessons, historical reference and strong AI outweigh that ugly 2D board with sparse options?"[2] Entertainment Weekly summarized: "Ultimately, Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess will not teach you chess as much as it will indelibly stamp your synapses with the words caveat emptor."[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Back cover of the game box". Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess.
COPYRIGHT© 1994 BOOKUP, INC.
- ^ a b c d Novicki, Joe (March 1995). "Reviews - Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess". PC Gamer. Vol. 2, no. 3. Future plc. p. 99.
- ^ a b c d e Moulinex (April 1995). "Vidéotest - Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess". Joystick (in French). No. 59. Hachette Disney Presse. p. 74.
- ^ a b c Coleman, Terry Lee (November 1995). "Survey - The Game of Kings" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. No. 136. Ziff Davis. pp. 278–290.
- ^ a b Schwindt, Peter (February 1995). "Test - Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess". Power Play (in German). No. 2/95. Magna Media. p. 91.
- ^ a b Goldberg, Harold (3 February 1995). "Digital Review - Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 26 September 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ "Test - Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess". Génération 4 (in French). No. 76. SARL Pressimage. April 1995. p. 122.